Threat of federal trial looms as Rep. LaMonica McIver seeks reelection

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D) is seeking reelection in the fall as she awaits trial on federal assault charges. One expert said her legal fight may help her at the polls.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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It’s generally bad news for a political candidate to find out they are going to stand trial in federal court as they seek reelection.

But for Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat whose bid to toss federal assault charges against her was rejected by an appeals court Wednesday, a looming trial may boost her at the polls.

McIver represents the 10th Congressional District, a collection of towns in Essex, Hudson, and Union …

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