Debra Salters Archives - New Jersey Globe

McIver, fresh off primary win, gets convention nod for full term

July 18, 2024 8:24 pmJuly 19, 2024 5:37 pm

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, who two days ago won a special 10th district Democratic primary for the unexpired term of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark), was chosen at a Democratic convention tonight as the party’s nominee...

LaMonica McIver wins crowded special Dem primary to succeed Donald Payne

July 16, 2024 8:11 pmJuly 17, 2024 1:34 pm

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 10th congressional district, the New Jersey Globe projects, defeating a crowded field of opponents and putting her on the path to succeeding the late Rep....

Seven Democrats file to run at convention for Payne’s seat

July 16, 2024 10:49 amJuly 16, 2024 12:31 pm

Seven Democrats have successfully filed to run in Thursday’s special convention to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark)’s spot on the November ballot: Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker...

ICYMI: The New Jersey Globe 10th district Democratic candidate questionnaire

July 15, 2024 10:09 am

This story was originally published on May 31; in advance of tomorrow’s special Democratic primary, the New Jersey Globe is republishing it today. In advance of the July 16 primary for the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark)’s congressional seat,...

The under-the-radar election to choose Donald Payne’s successor is nearly here

July 12, 2024 6:01 amJuly 12, 2024 4:51 pm

Voters in New Jersey’s 10th congressional district, a deep-blue district based in Newark, have only been represented by three members of the House over the last 75 years. On Tuesday, they’ll go to the polls to choose who will be...

The New Jersey Globe 10th district Democratic candidate questionnaire

May 31, 2024 12:16 pmJune 7, 2024 9:37 am

This story was updated on June 7 with Alberta Gordon’s candidate questionnaire. In advance of the July 16 primary for the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark)’s congressional seat, the New Jersey Globe sent a candidate questionnaire to all 11...

Melius takes first slot on Essex County NJ-10 ballots

May 23, 2024 3:42 pmMay 24, 2024 8:56 am

The three counties that make up the 10th congressional district held their ballot draw today to determine where candidates will appear on the ballot in the district’s special Democratic primary – a potentially important factor in an 11-way race where...