Derek Armstead Archives - New Jersey Globe

Linden mayor backs Spiller for governor

June 8, 2025 1:42 pm

With two days left before Election Day, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead has endorsed Sean Spiller for the Democratic nomination for governor. “New Jersey needs bold leaders like Sean Spiller who aren’t afraid to stand up to the big special interests...

LaMonica McIver may have been unbeatable

July 19, 2024 5:37 pmAugust 1, 2024 11:44 am

In theory, the special Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 10th congressional district should have been a competitive race. It featured 11 candidates, several of whom held local office and had loyal voter bases; it was held in the middle of...

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....

Way visits Union Township poll site with 10th district special primary underway

July 16, 2024 12:21 pmJuly 16, 2024 1:14 pm

One might not have known it was election day in Union Township if not for the plane flying above. The plane carried a banner, “We ♡ Armstead for Congress, Vote Tue 7/16,” right over Franklin Elementary School, one of hundreds...

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,...