New Jersey to Hold Special Elections Following Rep. Donald Payne Jr.'s Death

Governor Phil Murphy announces dates for primary and general elections to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Payne's sudden demise.

Primary election scheduled for July 16, with the general election to follow on September 18.
Elections will determine Payne's successor for the remainder of his term, ending January 2025.
Payne, who passed away from health complications, had represented a heavily Democratic district since 2012.
The district, historically leaning Democratic, is unlikely to see a shift in party control.
Payne had filed for reelection before his death; Democratic committee may choose a replacement candidate for November.