LaMonica McIver

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

LaMonica McIver is a native of Newark, New Jersey. She has dedicated her life to public service by nurturing and empowering her community’s next generation. She entered politics at the age of 13, where she mobilized youth and taught them the power of civic participation. She earned an English literature degree from Bloomfield College and a master’s in educational leadership and policy from Seton Hall University. In 2012, McIver founded Newark G.A.L.S., Inc., an organization dedicated to mentoring female leaders of tomorrow. Under her leadership, Newark G.A.L.S has mentored over 3,000 young women through its transformative initiatives. 

Champion for New Jerseyans 

McIver was elected to the Newark Municipal Council in 2018, where she was the youngest woman ever elected. Currently, she serves as council president and her mission is to champion the needs and aspirations of every Central Ward resident. She has fought for New Jerseyans on the Newark City Council working to improve the education system, investing in the city’s youth, and creating safe communities. She is committed to providing a means for families to live an affordable lifestyle, accessing affordable housing and health care, and ensuring residents are protected from natural disasters in their community. McIver has fought to protect reproductive freedoms and believes that everyone has the constitutional right to choose. 

Keep the Democratic Legacy Alive

McIver is running for New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District held by the late Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., who unfortunately passed while in office. McIver is prepared to continue the Democratic traditions of this District and fight to protect our fundamental freedoms and stand up against anti-abortion Republicans in the U.S. House. She will vote against a national abortion ban and secure abortion protections for New Jerseyans. We are proud to stand with McIver in the election as she safeguards this Democratic seat and becomes the first woman and Black woman to represent District 10.