LaMonica McIver wins special primary for late NJ Rep. Donald Payne Jr.'s seat

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver is all but certain to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in New Jersey’s 10th congressional district following her special primary win Tuesday night.

The 38-year-old Newark native prevailed over 10 other candidates that included former Irvington Councilmember Brittany Claybrooks, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead and Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker.

The district is one of the most Democratic in the country, so McIver is expected to...