Lamonica
R. McIver
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, first sworn in September 2024
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Background
LaMonica R. McIver is the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, having been sworn in on September 23, 2024. She was born and raised in Newark's Central Ward, where she continues to reside, and attended Central High School before earning a B.A. in English from Bloomfield College (2008) and an M.A. in educational leadership and policy from Seton Hall University (2011). 14
Before serving in Congress, McIver worked in public education and human resources, including as personnel director for Montclair Public Schools and staff roles with Newark Public Schools from 2006 to 2013. She also served as public affairs manager for PSE&G. In 2012, she founded Newark G.A.L.S., a nonprofit focused on developing young women's leadership. 14
McIver was elected to the Newark Municipal Council in 2018 and served as council president from 2022 to 2024 before her election to Congress. She serves on the House Small Business and Homeland Security committees. 14
McIver is the Democratic incumbent in the November 2026 election for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District. 611
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, New Jersey
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District
- Website
- lamonicaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10filingMcIver petitions full Third Circuit for en banc review of assault case
McIver and her attorneys filed a petition asking the full Third Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear her criminal case en banc, following the August panel decision that allowed two counts to proceed. The court had not yet announced whether it would grant the request.
LaMonica McIver takes ICE oversight case to full appeals ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsement32BJ SEIU endorses McIver as its NJ-10 choice for the 2026 general election
32BJ SEIU announced its endorsement of McIver for the NJ-10 congressional seat as part of a slate of New Jersey candidates for the 2026 general election.
32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsMcIver announces birth of her daughter amid ongoing federal legal battle
McIver announced the birth of her daughter, a personal milestone covered extensively given that it occurred while she was campaigning and fighting federal criminal charges. Coverage noted she had been trying for nearly a decade to have a child.
N.J. congresswoman faces 17 years in federal prison. She just had a baby girl after nearly a decade of trying. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29filingMcIver and Bucco confirmed on November 3 general-election ballot for NJ-10
A candidate tracker citing the New Jersey Division of Elections' official candidate list recorded both McIver (Democrat) and Carmen Bucco (Republican) on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.
LaMonica McIver, New Jersey House, District 10 candidate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25endorsementGarden State Equality Action Fund endorses McIver for Congress
Garden State Equality Action Fund announced McIver as one of its endorsed congressional candidates in its first round of 2026 general-election endorsements.
First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20endorsementCWA Local 1036 endorses McIver for NJ-10 general election
CWA Local 1036 included McIver on its 2026 general-election endorsement list for the NJ-10 congressional seat.
2026 General Election Endorsements | CWA LOCAL 1036 · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMcIver introduces bill to support veteran-owned small businesses
McIver introduced legislation in the House aimed at supporting veteran-owned small businesses, according to a press release dated September 18, 2026.
Press Release: McIver Introduces Bill to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1newsThird Circuit panel declines to dismiss McIver criminal case; two counts allowed to proceed
A divided Third Circuit panel ruled that two counts against McIver could proceed and sent a third count back to the district court for further consideration of her legislative-immunity argument. The charges carry a potential sentence of up to 17 years.
N.J. congresswoman faces 17 years in federal prison. She just had a baby girl after nearly a decade of trying. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingMcIver files Q2 FEC report showing ~$338,800 raised and $814,100 cash on hand
McIver's second-quarter FEC report showed approximately $338,800 in fundraising, $112,500 in spending, and $814,100 cash on hand at quarter's end. Cumulative receipts through June 30 totaled about $2.14 million.
Press Release: McIver Introduces Bill to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsMcIver wins Democratic primary for NJ-10 with approximately 86% of the vote
McIver defeated challenger Lawrence Poster in the Democratic primary, winning approximately 86% to 14% based on partial returns (not certified final totals). Carmen Bucco ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.
NJ-10 Race Overview · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationListed McIver as endorsed for the 2026 general election in NJ-10; no specific endorsement date given. lcv.org
- Donald Shaw (Mayor of Roselle) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- James Solomon (Mayor of Jersey City) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Patrick Council (Newark South Ward Councilman) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Cory Booker (U.S. Senator, New Jersey) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Tony Vauss (Mayor of Irvington) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Ras Baraka (Mayor of Newark) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. (Essex County Executive) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Derek Armstead (Mayor of Linden) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Higher Heights for America PAC organizationListed McIver as endorsed for reelection in NJ-10; no specific announcement date given. higherheightsforamericapac.org
- Teresa Ruiz (New Jersey Senate Majority Leader) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Kathleen Miller Prunty (Mayor of Cranford) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- EMILYs List organizationEndorsed McIver for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District; specific date not established from the source reviewed. emilyslist.org
- Joe Cryan (New Jersey State Senator) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Leroy Jones Jr. (NJ Democratic State Committee chair and Essex County Democratic Committee chair) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Dwane Warren (Mayor of Orange) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Annette Beasley (Irvington Democratic Municipal Chair) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- Ted Green (Mayor of East Orange) officialListed on McIver campaign endorsements page; no individual date given. lamonicaforcongress.com
- 32BJ SEIU unionIncluded McIver in its slate of New Jersey candidates endorsed for the November 2026 general election. insidernj.com · Oct 1, 2026
- Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union (Rutgers PTLFC) unionMembers voted to endorse McIver; result published April 24, 2026. rutgers-ptlfc.org · Apr 24, 2026
- New Jersey Working Families Party organizationEndorsed McIver for reelection in NJ-10; announced by political director Sunni Vargas. workingfamilies.org · Apr 22, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.14M
- Spent
- $1.49M
- Cash on hand
- $814K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NJ10176(opens in a new tab)
Sources 19
- [1] LaMonica McIver takes ICE oversight case to full appeals ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Advancing Social Justice | LaMonicafor Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [4] 32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] N.J. congresswoman faces 17 years in federal prison. She just had a baby girl after nearly a decade of trying.(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] LaMonica McIver, New Jersey House, District 10 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [7] 2026 Endorsements -Higher Heights for America PAC(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [8] First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [9] NJ-10 Race Overview(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [10] 2026 General Election Endorsements | CWA LOCAL 1036(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [11] Press Release: McIver Introduces Bill to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [12] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [13] RULING: Third Circuit Declines to Dismiss U.S. v. McIver, McIver Remains Steadfast(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
- [14] Results of the Referendum on Endorsement of LaMonica McIver and Adam Hamawy(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2026
- [15] NJWFP Endorses LaMonica McIver for Re-Election in NJ-10(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
- [16] News Archive - Page 31 of 279 - EMILYs List(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2026
- [17] Environment | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2025
- [18] Housing | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2025
- [19] McIver Votes No on Republicans’ Big UGLY Bill | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025