LaMonica McIver Sworn Into Congress to Fill Late New Jersey Rep. Payne’s Seat

McIver will serve out the remainder of Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s term, which ends in January.

Councilwoman LaMonica McIver attends "Audible In Newark - The Opening Of The Innovation Cathedral" New Jersey on May 16, 2019. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Audible

Former Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has been sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New Jersey’s 10th congressional district seat following a special election win on Sept. 18.

The seat in the House of Representatives was previously held by the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr., who died in April following a heart attack at 65 years of age. McIver will serve out the remainder of Payne’s term, which ends in January.