Payne Campaign Posts Record Breaking $390K Fundraising Quarter

Democratic Congressman Now Has Nearly $600K Cash on Hand Heading Towards Primary Election

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-Newark) raised nearly $390,000 since the start of the year, a record breaking amount that represents the largest fundraising quarter of his career. Congressman Payne now has nearly $600,000 cash on hand, positioning him to have the resources necessary to communicate his message effectively and organize voters in Essex, Hudson and Union counties.

“The momentum our campaign is building is clear, but more important than the money raised or the endorsements we have announced is the support I’m receiving from everyday people in the community when I see them each and every day,” said Congressman Payne. “Democrats in Essex, Hudson and Union counties want a representative who will fight for them in Washington, and that’s exactly what I’ve done since I was first elected. I will always work hard to provide the leadership that the communities I represent deserve, and I’m excited to move towards the primary election.”

Congressman Payne has recently been endorsed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, New Jersey Education Association, the Communications Workers of America NJ, Laborers’ International North America Eastern Region, the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association and AFSCME NJ. He also recently announced the support of U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker as well as Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.

About Congressman Payne:

A lifelong Newark resident, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., is a champion for working families, Democratic values, and fighting to provide more opportunities for people in black and brown communities. He’s a devoted husband and father and a former union member with a blue collar background who has an immense respect for the dignity of work and the value of organized labor. A five-term Congressman, he was first elected in 2012 to succeed his late father, the legendary Rep. Donald Payne, Sr., who was the first Black Congressman in state history. Congressman Payne is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials in the powerful House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has jurisdiction over major infrastructure initiatives including the Gateway Project that are critical to New Jersey’s economy. Congressman Payne co-wrote the House version of President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure act and has supported critical progressive legislation like the Build Back Better plan, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Equality Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and much more.