His name surfaced this year as a strong possibility for Congress in the 9th District. He’s got the experience in local office, mayor no less, of a tough city to govern, with some real accomplishments on the record, including overseeing the long-awaited reopening of Larry Doby Field. But Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh ended up backing state Senator Nellie Pou (D-35) to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell in the U.S. House of Representatives – while also finding time to involve himself in the Democratic Party repurposing of a neighboring congressional district.
That’s where Lamonica McIver’s running in a special election Wednesday against Republican contender Carmen Bucco. McIver, the council president of the Newark City Council, wants to fill the remainder of the term of the late U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in the 10th Congressional District.
Sayegh wants her in there, too.
Tonight, as McIver prepares for her election this week, Sayegh held a fundraiser for her at the house of Paterson Corporation Counsel Aymen Aboushi. Notable attendees included Essex and Democratic State Party Chairman LeRoy Jones.
Pictured above: Mayor Andre Sayegh with Paterson First Lady Farhanna Balgahoom Sayegh, with Council President McIver.
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In a recent development in New Jersey politics, Assemblyman Gary Sayegh has taken on the task of raising funds for fellow Democrat Christine McIver in preparation for a special election. McIver, who is running for State Senate in the 25th district, is facing a tough battle against Republican opponent Anthony Bucco.
Sayegh, who represents the 36th district in the New Jersey General Assembly, has been a vocal supporter of McIver’s campaign and has been actively working to drum up support and donations for her candidacy. With his extensive network of contacts and fundraising experience, Sayegh is seen as a valuable asset to McIver’s campaign team.
The special election in the 25th district was called after the sudden passing of Senator Tony Bucco, Anthony Bucco’s father. The race is expected to be closely contested, with both parties pouring resources into their respective campaigns.
Sayegh’s involvement in fundraising for McIver highlights the importance of party unity and support in competitive races. By rallying behind McIver and helping her raise the necessary funds to run a successful campaign, Sayegh is demonstrating his commitment to advancing Democratic values and priorities in New Jersey.
As the special election date approaches, all eyes will be on the 25th district race to see which candidate emerges victorious. With Sayegh’s support and fundraising efforts, McIver is well-positioned to make a strong showing and potentially flip the seat from Republican to Democratic control.
Overall, Sayegh’s efforts to raise funds for McIver underscore the importance of grassroots support and party solidarity in electoral politics. By working together and pooling resources, Democrats can increase their chances of success in competitive races and advance their policy agenda in the state legislature.
