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Candidates › NJ-10 race › 2025–2026
LaMonica McIver
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, NJ-10
Representative since 2024
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- On the ballot
- Won the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 145,158 votes (66.6%)
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Providing Equitable Access to High Quality Healthcare
- Creating Jobs & Supporting Small Business
- Advancing Social Justice
- Promoting Educational Opportunity
- Safeguarding Our Communities
- In Congress
- Representative since 2024 · votes with their party 98% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-3436
- Money
- $2.5M raised, $1.8M spent, $897.2K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 66% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 30% from New Jersey · largest committee giver CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC), $10K
- Outside groups
- $123 supporting McIver
- Backed by
- Make the Road Action New Jersey · CBC PAC · SEIU New Jersey State Council and 21 more. As the campaign lists them
- Sponsored most in
- Government Operations and Politics, Commerce, Agriculture and Food
10 priorities from lamonicaforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Access to high-quality, affordable healthcare cannot be based on zip code, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. We must continue the fight to dismantle barriers in our healthcare system to ensure all families can attain optimal health outcomes. This begins with universal healthcare so that every American can obtain the healthcare they need and deserve at a cost that they can afford.
We need greater investment in our healthcare infrastructure in underserved areas, increasing the availability of culturally competent care and actively combating discrimination within healthcare institutions. Promoting preventative care and early intervention by expanding access to screenings, vaccinations, and health education programs, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, are also critically important. And we must remain committed to strengthening our mental and behavioral health care systems to ensure that all have access to the care and treatment that they need to safeguard their health and wellness.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/providing-equitable-access-to-high-quali
A strong and resilient economy that works for everyone begins with empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local businesses, and investing in job creation and workforce development. Small businesses are the foundation of this economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling economic opportunities. We must advance policies that provide small business with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. This includes:
Increasing Access to Capital: We must ensure entrepreneurs, particularly those in underserved markets, have the financial resources they need to start and grow their ventures, including small business loans, grants, and other forms of financial assistance
Reducing Regulatory Burdens: We need to streamline regulations and reduce unnecessary bureaucratic barriers that hinder small business growth. By cutting red tape and simplifying regulatory processes, we can make it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate the business landscape and focus on innovation and job creation.
Promoting Local Economic Opportunities: By collaborating with local and state business groups, economic development agencies and community organizations, we can leverage federal dollars to support infrastructure projects, revitalize commercial districts and attract new businesses to the 10th Congressional District.
Investing in Workforce Development: We must prioritize investments in workforce development programs that equip workers with the skills and training needed to succeed in the 21st-century economy. By investing in education, job training, and apprenticeship programs, we can ensure that our workforce remains competitive and adaptable to changing industry demands.
Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation: By nurturing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship through incubators and accelerators, we can unleash the creative potential of the 10th Congressional District and drive economic growth.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/creating-jobs-supporting-small-bus
We can never let up in the fight to advance equality, fairness and inclusivity of all individuals. We must continue to advance policies that tackle the root causes of injustice and create opportunities for marginalized communities to thrive. This includes:
Advancing Social Justice: Criminal Justice Reform: Address mass incarceration, promote alternatives to incarceration, invest in rehabilitation programs, and prioritize restorative justice.
Police Accountability: Support community policing, transparency, accountability, and oversight of law enforcement departments.
Economic Equity: Promote economic equity through raising the minimum wage, investing in affordable housing, expanding access to healthcare, addressing disparities in education funding, and implementing progressive taxation.
Protecting Civil Rights: Fight against discrimination and protect voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protect immigrant families, and uphold due process and human rights.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/advancing-social-justice
Investing in education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty, empower individuals, and build a more equitable and thriving society. By ensuring that every person has access to high-quality education from early childhood through adulthood, we can unlock their full potential and create pathways to success. Elements to expand educational opportunity for all include:
Expanding Universal PreK: Research shows high-quality, early education lays the foundation for future success. We must continue to support greater access to free, high-quality preschool programs and early intervention services to support children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Closing the Achievement Gap: We must remain committed to policies that ensure all students can reach their potential, including addressing disparities in academic outcomes, graduation rates, and access to advanced coursework and extracurricular activities.
Supporting Educators: Teachers are the heart of our education system. We must support them with the resources, training, and compensation they deserve by investing in professional development programs, reducing class sizes, and providing competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain talented educators.
Making College Affordable: Higher education should be accessible and affordable for all individuals who wish to pursue it. We need to advance initiatives to reduce the cost of college, eliminate the burden of college debt, increase financial aid opportunities, and expand access to vocational and technical training programs that lead to high-demand careers.
Promoting Lifelong Learning: We need to support opportunities for continuous learning and skill development throughout adulthood, including adult education programs, workforce training initiatives, and retraining programs for workers transitioning to new industries.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/promoting-educational-opportunity
Gun violence is a public health crisis. Guns are the leading cause of death for American children and teens, tearing our families and communities apart. Inaction is unacceptable. We need common sense gun reform measures, such as universal background checks, closing loopholes in the background check system, and implementing waiting periods.
Common Sense Gun Reform: Implement universal background checks, close loopholes, ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and invest in community-based violence prevention programs, mental health support, and crisis response teams.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/safeguarding-our-communities
We must invest in policies that ensure parents have the resources they need to access well-paying jobs to support their families and secure a brighter future for their children. These policies include:
Promoting Access to Affordable, High-Quality Childcare & PreK: Access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early childhood education is essential for children's development and parents' ability to work and pursue education. We must advance policies that expand access to affordable childcare options, increase funding for early childhood education programs, and support childcare providers with fair wages and professional development opportunities.
Supporting Working Parents: No one should have to choose between caring for a loved one and earning a paycheck. We need policies that guarantee paid family and medical leave for all workers, allowing individuals to take time off to care for a new child, address their own health needs, or support a family member in times of illness or crisis.
Securing Safe, Affordable Housing: Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a fundamental need for families. We need policies that increase affordable housing options, protect tenants' rights, and address housing discrimination to ensure that all families have access to safe and affordable housing they deserve.
Combatting Food Insecurity: Hunger should never be a barrier to a child's success. We must back policies that address food insecurity, increase access to nutritious food options, and strengthen nutrition assistance programs to ensure that families have the resources they need to thrive.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/investing-in-families
Environmental injustices disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color. We need policies that address environmental racism, promote clean air and water, invest in renewable energy, and ensure that frontline communities in our district have a seat at the table in the decision-making process. We must invest in building resilient communities that are prepared for the impacts of climate change and environmental hazards. Through disaster preparedness, green infrastructure, and equitable access to resources, we can ensure that our communities can withstand and recover from environmental challenges.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/protecting-our-environment
Home to Newark Liberty International Airport, the port, regional rail and major highways, CD-10 is at the center of it all. Terminal A at Newark Airport was recently rated among the best in the country much in part to Rep. Payne’s leadership on infrastructure investment. We must remain committed to his vision and continue to invest in our roads, bridges, airport, railway, and port to achieve the most efficient network to facilitate the movement of goods and people. At the same time, we must upgrade our water infrastructure to ensure access to clean water and broadband so that all residents have online access with faster speeds, greater capacity, and more reliability.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/copy-of-protecting-reproductive-rights
Serving our veterans and seniors is a fundamental expression of gratitude, respect, and recognition for their invaluable contributions to our nation. As a society, we owe a debt of gratitude to those who have served our country in the military and to our seniors who have dedicated their lives to building our communities and shaping our collective future. We must ensure our veterans and seniors have access to high-quality affordable healthcare services, including preventative care, mental health support and long-term care to address their specific needs and preserve their quality of life. As important, it is essential to provide them with the support they need to achieve economic security, including access to affordable housing, job training, and financial assistance programs, to ensure that they can live with dignity and independence.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/serving-our-veterans-seniors
Nearly two years following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. and the constitutional right to choose, millions of Americans are living under extreme state abortion bans. These dangerous laws are putting women’s health and lives at risk and preventing doctors from giving patients the care they’ve been trained to provide. Congressional Republicans have indicated their intent to swiftly enact a nationwide abortion ban should they regain control in Washington, overriding our protections in New Jersey and putting the lives of countless women across the country at risk. This cannot happen. We need to pass a clear, comprehensive law protecting reproductive rights for everyone in the United States, regardless of what state they live in.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · lamonicaforcongress.com/preserving-reproductive-rights