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Rep. Donald Payne Jr.

D New Jersey, 10th (2012-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Donald Milford Payne Jr.
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: DAH-nuld pain
  • Date of Birth: Dec. 17, 1958 (age: 65)
  • Place of Birth: Newark, N.J.
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Hometown: Newark, N.J.
  • Place of Residence: Newark, N.J.
  • Previous Occupation: Public Administrator
Family:

3 children: Jack D. Payne, Yvonne R. Payne, Donald M. Payne III

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Biography:
A Newark native, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2012. Congressman Payne, Jr. is a tireless fighter for New Jersey families, working to create jobs and grow the economy, invest in our children, and ensure the health and safety of our communities.

Job creation and security are at the forefront of Congressman Payne Jr.’s agenda. In representing New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, which is home to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey Transit Authority, and Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal, Congressman Payne, Jr. fights to increase transportation security, water security, chemical hazard prevention, and emergency preparedness to make sure that See more >>

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    10th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Donald Milford Payne Jr., 83.28%
    Democrat
    Jennifer Zinone, 13.90%
    Republican
    Akil Khalfani, 1.22%
    Non-designated
    Khaliah Fitchette, 1.20%
    Building Your Legacy
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    10th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Donald Milford Payne Jr., 87.00%
    Democrat
    Agha Khan, 10.00%
    Republican
    Cynthia Johnson, 1.03%
    Non-designated
    Joanne Miller, 1.02%
    Never Give Up
  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    10th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Donald Milford Payne Jr., 85.67%
    Democrat
    David H. Pinckney, 11.87%
    Republican
    Joanne Miller, 1.67%
    Women of Power
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    10th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Donald Milford Payne Jr., 85.38%
    Democrat
    Yolanda Dentley, 12.62%
    Republican
    Gwendolyn A Franklin, 1.10%
    Undetermined
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    10th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Donald Milford Payne Jr., 87.56%
    Democrat
    Brian C Kelemen, 10.55%
    Republican
    Joanne Miller, 1.36%
    Undetermined

Employment History

Associated Organizations

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Awards

Official Signature

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Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 106 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3010
Phone: 202-225-3436
Fax: 202-225-4160
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2014 (Amendment), 2013
Election Candidate: 2013, 2013 (Amendment)
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.21
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $66,960.14
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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