Rep. LaMonica McIver, facing federal charges, easily wins Dem primary

Rep. LaMonica McIver will now face Republican Carmen Bucco in the fall as McIver seeks a second term in Congress.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 244

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat who is facing federal assault charges for a May 2025 episode outside Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall, easily weathered a primary challenge in the 10th Congressional District Tuesday, the Associated Press projects.

McIver defeated consultant Lawrence Poster, and she will now face Republican Carmen Bucco as she seeks a second term in Congress in November.

McIver was accused by federal prosecutors last year with pushing federal …

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