Pramila Jayapal Archives - New Jersey Globe

Former Progressive Caucus chair endorses Mejia

January 9, 2026 7:00 amJanuary 8, 2026 7:28 pm

Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington), a prominent progressive congresswoman and the former chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, endorsed Analilia Mejia for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district this morning. Jayapal is the latest national progressive figure to weigh in for...

N.J. reps back resolution supporting Israel

July 18, 2023 7:15 pmJuly 19, 2023 8:07 am

The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a resolution today affirming its support for Israel and denying that it is a racist or apartheid country, with 11 of New Jersey’s House members voting in favor. (One member, Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark),...

Healey calls on Kim to leave Progressive Caucus

October 26, 2022 1:54 pm

Ramping up a line of attack his campaign has been using for weeks, 3rd district Republican nominee Bob Healey today called on his opponent, Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown), to leave the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC). “Today I challenge my opponent...

Payne, Watson Coleman urge Biden to pursue diplomacy in Ukraine (Updated)

October 25, 2022 12:34 pmOctober 25, 2022 1:49 pm

UPDATE: Shortly after this story was published, the Congressional Progressive Caucus withdrew the letter, saying it had been “released by staff without vetting.” 30 progressive Democratic House members, among them New Jersey Reps. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) and Bonnie Watson...

Payne overwhelmingly wins renomination in 10th district Democratic primary

June 7, 2022 9:26 pmJune 7, 2022 10:53 pm

The New Jersey Globe projects that Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) has won the Democratic primary in the 10th congressional district, defeating challenger Imani Oakley. As of 10:53 p.m., Payne had 83% of the vote to Oakley’s 11%, with minor...

Ruiz endorses Payne re-election campaign

May 5, 2022 2:04 pmMay 5, 2022 3:33 pm

State Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark), the highest-ranking Newark politician in state politics, announced today that she is endorsing Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) for another term in Congress. “Congressman Payne has been a champion for education, childcare, and...

Watson Coleman backs Payne for re-election

April 20, 2022 2:52 pm

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing), a four-term congresswoman from the 12th district and one of New Jersey’s most liberal representatives, announced today that she is endorsing Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) for re-election. “Congressman Payne is an effective and dedicated...