History of LaMonica McIver in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 4, 2026

LaMonica McIver is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, McIver previously served on the Newark municipal council from 2018 to 2024. She won a special election in September 2024 to succeed Donald Payne Jr., who passed away while in office.

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June 20, 1986: LaMonica McIver Born

On June 20, 1986, LaMonica R. McIver was born.

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2004: Graduated from Central High School

In 2004, LaMonica McIver graduated from Central High School.

2018: McIver Served on Newark Municipal Council

In 2018, LaMonica McIver served on the Newark municipal council.

2018: Elected to the Municipal Council of Newark

In 2018, LaMonica McIver was elected to the Municipal Council of Newark.

2022: Became President of the Municipal Council

In 2022, LaMonica McIver became the president of the Municipal Council of Newark.

April 2024: Death of Donald Payne Jr.

In April 2024, Donald Payne Jr. passed away, creating the vacancy that McIver would later fill.

September 2024: McIver Elected to Congress

In September 2024, LaMonica McIver was elected to Congress in a special election to succeed Donald Payne Jr.

September 23, 2024: McIver Sworn into Congress

On September 23, 2024, LaMonica McIver was sworn in as a U.S. Representative.

November 5, 2024: Won First Full Term

On November 5, 2024, LaMonica McIver won her first full term in the general election.

2024: Resigned from Council Presidency

In 2024, LaMonica McIver resigned from the council presidency to focus on her congressional campaign.

May 9, 2025: Oversight Visit and Baraka's Arrest

On May 9, 2025, LaMonica McIver conducted an oversight visit at an ICE detention facility in Newark, during which Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing after being asked to leave the property. McIver attempted to protect Baraka from arrest.

May 19, 2025: McIver Charged with Assault

On May 19, 2025, LaMonica McIver was charged with assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during the ICE detention facility incident. She denied the charges, stating they mischaracterized her actions.