U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, defeating challenger Lawrence Poster and advancing to the November general election.
McIver first won the Newark-area seat in a 2024 special election following the death of longtime Rep. Donald Payne Jr. She entered Election Day as the overwhelming favorite.
New Jersey's 10th Congressional District includes Newark and parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties and has long been a Democratic stronghold, making her primary victory the most significant hurdle in retaining the seat in November.
Her victory comes weeks after federal prosecutors charged McIver with assaulting, impeding and interfering with federal officers during a confrontation outside Newark's Delaney Hall immigration detention facility. The congresswoman has denied wrongdoing and called the prosecution politically motivated.
Since arriving in Congress, McIver has become a prominent voice on immigration and oversight issues, drawing national attention for her criticism of the Trump administration's policies. During her partial term, McIver has served on the House Homeland Security and Small Business Committees.
McIver now advances to the November general election, where she will seek a full term representing the district.
Posted by Amanda Macias
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