65-year-old Democratic US Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (NJ) dies after cardiac episode, leaving a vacancy in the US House.
65-year-old Democratic US House Representative Donald Payne Jr. from New Jersey has died after suffering a cardiac episode. Governor Phil Murphy expressed his condolences, describing Payne as a "steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey". Payne, a former union worker, had been serving his sixth term in the House, representing a northern New Jersey district. His death leaves a vacancy in the narrowly divided US House.
April 24, 2024
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