LaMonica McIver, the former Newark City Council president, won a special election to represent New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, succeeding the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. McIver, a Democrat, defeated Republican Carmen Bucco with approximately 85% of the vote, solidifying her position in a district that has not elected a Republican in nearly 80 years. She will serve the remainder of Payne's term until January 3 and is expected to face Bucco again in the November election for a full term. This victory marks McIver as the first Black woman to represent the district and contributes to New Jersey having three women in Congress concurrently for the first time. Her campaign has prioritized universal health care, gun control, and environmental issues. McIver's win comes amid significant political changes in New Jersey, including the resignation of Senator Bob Menendez following a bribery conviction.