PERSON: Donald Payne, Jr. (Deceased)

Donald Milford Payne Jr. (December 17, 1958 – April 24, 2024) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 10th congressional district from 2012 until his death in 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Payne served as president of the Newark city council from 2010 to 2012.

Following the death of his father, U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, on March 6, 2012, Payne ran in the primary to succeed him in Congress. His father was first elected in 1988 and re-elected 11 times without significant opposition. Payne Jr. Won the June 5, 2012, Democratic primary election, which is tantamount to election in the heavily Democratic district, and the November 6, 2012, general election. Payne Jr. Was re-elected five times prior to his death in office in 2024.

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