In the recent unique House election held in New Jersey, LaMonica McIver emerges victorious.
McIver has been chosen as the Democratic contender in a packed primary election happening in July. A staple of New Jersey's largest city council since 2018, she also served as the personnel director for Montclair Public Schools. In her upcoming role, she plans to prioritize affordability, infrastructure, abortion rights, and defending our democracy, as mentioned in her talks with The Associated Press last summer.
Bucco, on his campaign site, portrays himself as a small-business owner, shaped by his upbringing in the foster system. He highlights law enforcement support and combating corruption as his primary concerns.
The 10th District is situated in a predominantly Democratic and predominantly Black area of northern New Jersey, where Republicans barely hold a fifth of the population.
2022 has been a turbulent year for Democrats in New Jersey, with the party controlling virtually the entirety of state government and congressional delegation.
Some of the notable happenings this year include the conviction on federal bribery charges against Democratic Senator Menendez, who denies the accusations. Also, the once popular county party line – a system of local political leaders granting their preferred candidates preferential placement on primary ballots – has seemingly faded away.
Democratic Representative Kim, who's contesting Menendez's seat, and other Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against the practice as part of their initiative to oust Menendez, who voluntarily stepped down following his conviction.
McIver's campaign platform strongly emphasizes defending our democracy, which is a critical aspect of politics in the current political climate. The conviction on federal bribery charges against Democratic Senator Menendez has brought significant attention to the importance of addressing corruption in politics.
