Newark official wins special primary to fill late New Jersey congressman’s seat

Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) is seen during the first day of the 118th session of Congress Jan. 3, 2023. Newark, N.J., City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the Democratic nomination for the special election to replace the late former Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), according to Decision Desk HQ.  McIver beat out nearly…