New Jersey's 10th Congressional District

New Jersey's 10th Congressional District is represented by LaMonica McIver (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2024. McIver has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time. The district includes Newark, Jersey City, and East Orange. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 58% of residents live in Essex County. About 778,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $72,784.

Current Representative

LaMonica McIver (Democrat) has represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District since 2024.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 98%

See LaMonica McIver's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: New Jersey 10th District

Winner: LaMonica McIver.

Incumbent LaMonica McIver is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

LaMonica McIver (Democratic), incumbent: raised $2.5M, $897K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 98% of the time
Carmen Bucco (Republican): raised $9K, $2K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 777,942
Median household income: $72,784
Median age: 37
Median home value: $443,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.6%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How McIver Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (Jun 4, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Donald Payne — Democrat (2012–2024)
Donald Payne — Democrat (1989–2012)
Peter Rodino — Democrat (1949–1989)
Fred Hartley — Republican (1933–1949)
Frederick Lehlbach — Republican (1915–1933)
Edward Townsend — Democrat (1913–1915)
James Hamill — Democrat (1907–1913)
Allan McDermott — Democrat (1903–1907)

Where the District Is

New Jersey's 10th Congressional District covers 78 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Essex County (part): 58% of residents
Union County (part): 24% of residents
Hudson County (part): 19% of residents

Largest communities

Newark (part)
Jersey City (part)
East Orange
Linden (part)
Roselle
Roselle Park
Caldwell
Kenilworth