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Candidates declare for special election to replace Payne Jr.
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Eleven Democrats and one Republican enter the race
A dozen candidates have entered the race to replace the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in representing New Jersey's 10th Congressional District. Friday was the filing deadline for candidates to enter the special election.
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Candidates declare for special election to replace Payne Jr.
Clip: 5/13/2024 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
A dozen candidates have entered the race to replace the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in representing New Jersey's 10th Congressional District. Friday was the filing deadline for candidates to enter the special election.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipwhile 11 Democrats have thrown their hat in the ring to run in the special primary election to fill the congressional seat vacated by the death of Donald Payne Jr filing petitions by the Friday deadline for the July 16th race followed by a general election that will be held September 18th the front runner appears to be New York City Council president L Monica mcgyver who's gained endorsements from prominent Essex County leaders including the chair of the Essex County Democratic party Leroy Jones also in the mix Lynden mayor Derek Armstead Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker State Economic Development officer Daryl Godfrey Payne Jr's former staffer Shane amelus Britney clay books who is a former East Orange councilwoman and Andy Kim campaign staffer among others on the Republican side small business owner Carmen buo filed to run [Music]
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