Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has secured the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District special primary election to succeed the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. McIver, favored to win, defeated multiple Democrats and is set to face Republican Carmen Bucco in the special general election on September 18. The heavily Democratic district, encompassing parts of Essex, Union counties, and Jersey City, has historically leaned blue. McIver's victory positions her as a frontrunner for the November general election, with Democrats expected to dominate both upcoming elections. The special election will determine the representative until January 3, 2025, while a separate process will decide the full-term representative. McIver, endorsed by various party leaders, including Sen. Cory Booker, emerged as a strong candidate with significant party support amidst a crowded field of contenders.