Democrat US House Rep. Donald Payne Dies at 65

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed the development on April 24.

Rep Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) is seen at an event in Washington on March 12, 2024. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Fight Colorectal Cancer

Six-term Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) died at age 65, New Jersey’s governor confirmed on April 24.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, confirmed Mr. Payne’s death in a statement, coming two weeks after the congressman suffered a cardiac incident.