{"id":2229221,"date":"2024-04-24T14:19:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-house-democrat-donald-payne-jr-dies-at-65\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T14:20:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:20:55","slug":"new-jersey-house-democrat-donald-payne-jr-dies-at-65","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-house-democrat-donald-payne-jr-dies-at-65\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Representative Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey Passes Away at 65"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-jersey-house-democrat-donald-payne-jr-dies-at-65%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2229221&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Representative Donald Payne Jr., a prominent figure \u2063in Newark, New Jersey, has \u200dpassed away at 65. Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the sad news,\u2064 expressing deep sorrow for the\u2063 loss of a dedicated advocate for the state. Payne&#8217;s legacy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">public service<\/a> and\u2062 commitment to\u2063 his community\u2064 will be remembered fondly. His \u2063passing leaves a\u2062 significant void in New \u200dJersey \u200bpolitics. Representative\u200c Donald Payne Jr., a respected leader \u2062in Newark, New Jersey, has died at\u2064 the age of 65. Governor Phil Murphy confirmed \u2062the news with \u200bheartfelt \u2064condolences, recognizing Payne&#8217;s unwavering dedication to serving the state. Payne&#8217;s remarkable \u200dlegacy and community \u200cfocus will be cherished, \u200dmarking a profound loss in New Jersey&#8217;s political \u2063landscape.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/house-democrat-remains-hospitalized-more-than-a-week-after-cardiac-episode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Payne Jr.<\/a> (D-NJ), a Newark mainstay who served in the seat once held by his father, has died at the age of 65,\u00a0Governor Phil Murphy confirmed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTammy and I are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our friend, and a steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.,\u201d Murphy <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/governor\/news\/news\/562024\/approved\/20240424a.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy did not share a cause of death for Payne, however, it was known that the six<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-gop-reps-hit-with-5000-fines-under-new-house-security-policy\/\" title=\"Two GOP Reps Hit With ,000 Fines Under New House Security Policy\">-term congressman<\/a> had been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-secret-santa-gives-school-custodian-with-health-problems-10k-very-blessed\/\" title=\"WATCH-- Secret Santa Gives School Custodian with Health Problems K: 'Very Blessed'\">experiencing health problems<\/a>. Payne suffered a \u201ccardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes\u201d earlier this month and remained at a hospital, his office said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/payne.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/congressman-donald-m-payne-jrs-health-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on April 17.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit,\u201d as Murphy put it, Payne spent years of his life in public service\u00a0working as a union worker, Newark City Council president, and member of the Essex County Board of commissioners. Payne <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/blogs\/on-congress\/2012\/11\/donald-payne-jr-replacing-late-father-is-sworn-in-149729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">won<\/a> election in 2012 to take the House seat that had been held by his father, Donald Payne Sr., until he died of colon cancer at age 77 after <a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/donald-payne-jr-son-of-late-congressman-wins-10th-district-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25 years in Congress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was my great honor to work side-by-side with Donald to build a stronger and fairer New Jersey, and we will hold his memory close to our hearts as we build upon the Payne family\u2019s deep legacy of service in advocating for the communities they served so dearly,\u201d Murphy said in his statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDonald\u2019s love will live on in the homes of his neighbors in Newark, who now have access to safe drinking water, and in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">good-paying jobs<\/a> he helped create for his brothers and sisters in labor,\u201d he added. \u201cAnd it will live on in his wife Beatrice, and their three children, Donald III, Jack, and Yvonne, who were the pride of his life. Our heartfelt prayers are with his family during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Payne\u2019s death comes as primary voting is underway in his state. The New Jersey Globe <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseyglobe.com\/congress\/donald-payne-will-win-the-primary-posthumously-heres-how-democrats-will-pick-his-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that Payne, whose name is on the ballot, will likely win unless a write-in campaign defeats him. County officials from his party can call a convention and pick a new nominee after the results are certified and a vacancy is declared.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of House business, Payne\u2019s absence could have an impact in close votes. The chamber is already narrowly divided, with Republicans holding a slim majority. Members of Congress reacted to the news of Payne\u2019s death, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1714058291759000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1pS1lhhUFaDRJmQxTok4Sv\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr., a good friend, highly effective public servant and compassionate leader.<\/p>\n<p>My prayers and support are with the Payne family and his loved ones during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>May he forever Rest in Peace.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udc51\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QXWkJPhzGv\">pic.twitter.com\/QXWkJPhzGv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/1783181847641329950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cDeeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr., a good friend, highly effective public servant and compassionate leader,\u201d Jeffries said on X. \u201cMy prayers and support are with the Payne family and his loved ones during this difficult time. May he forever Rest in Peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are saddened to be informed of the passing today of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., who had been serving New Jersey\u2019s 10th Congressional District since 2012, and who succeeded his father in the same position,\u201d Johnson <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1783181627578863723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> in a post to X. \u201cOur prayers are offered today for his family and friends, and especially his wife, Bea, and their three children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newark&#8217;s Representative Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ), successor to his father&#8217;s legacy, has passed away at 65, as confirmed by Governor Phil Murphy. The loss of Congressman Donald Payne deeply saddens Tammy and me. 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