LaMonica McIver
LaMonica McIver | |
|---|---|
 McIver in 2024 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 10th district | |
| Assumed office September 23, 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Donald Payne Jr. |
| President of the Newark Municipal Council | |
| In office July 1, 2022 – September 17, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Luis A. Quintana |
| Succeeded by | C. Lawrence Crump |
| Member of the Newark Municipal Council from the Central Ward | |
| In office July 1, 2018 – September 23, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gayle Cheneyfield-Jenkins |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1986 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Bloomfield College (BA) Seton Hall University (MA) Kean University (EdD) |
| Website | House website |
LaMonica R. McIver (born June 20, 1986) is an American politician who is a member of the United States House of Representatives for New Jersey's 10th congressional district, having won the September 2024 special election to succeed Donald Payne Jr., who died in office in April 2024.[2] She is the first woman to hold the seat.
Background
[edit]McIver was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 20, 1986.[3] She grew up in the city's Central Ward, and graduated from Central High School in 2004.[4] Prior to entering politics, McIver worked as a personnel director for Montclair Public Schools.[5] She was elected to the Municipal Council of Newark in 2018[6] and became its president in 2022.[7] She resigned from the council presidency in 2024 (while remaining a council member) to focus on her congressional campaign, being succeeded by C. Lawrence Crump.[8]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | LaMonica McIver | 26,269 | 81.17% | +3.53% | |
| Republican | Carmen Bucco | 5,126 | 15.84% | −6.20% | |
| One For All...[a] | Russell Jenkins | 515 | 1.59% | N/A | |
| Creating Real Progress[a] | Rayfield Morton | 454 | 1.40% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 32,364 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
See also
[edit]- List of African-American United States representatives
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Wildstein, David (September 23, 2024). "McIver will be sworn in today". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ Friedman, Matt (July 16, 2024). "LaMonica McIver wins special primary for late NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr.'s seat". Politico. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ United States Congress. "LaMonica McIver (id: M001229)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Wiedmann, Tom. "Central Ward Councilwoman McIver Announces Bid For Reelection", TAPinto Newark, January 27, 2022. Accessed September 19, 2024. "Born and raised in the Central Ward, McIver attended Warren Street School and graduated from Morton Street School. She attended Central High School, where she graduated in 2004."
- ^ McIntire, Mary Ellen (July 16, 2024). "McIver wins Democrats' backing to serve out Payne's term". Roll Call. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver brings monthly "Inside Newark" segment to the WBGO Journal". WBGO.
- ^ Wildstein, David (July 1, 2022). "McIver elected Newark Council President". New Jersey Globe.
- ^ Kiefer, Eric (September 17, 2024). "McIver Steps Down As Newark Council President, Continues Congress Bid". Patch Media. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Official List, Candidates for House of Representatives For SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION 09/18/2024 Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of New Jersey. July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Congresswoman LaMonica McIver official U.S. House website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
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