PAYNE JR. LEADING BIG IN 10TH CONGRESSIONAL RACE

Early returns from the Essex County Clerk indicate Donald Payne Jr. is leading in the race to replace his late father.


So far, the Democratic Primary results show:

Dem - Member of the House of Rep 10th Cong District

245/300 81.67%

Under Votes	2223
Over Votes	0
	Vote Count	Percent
Donald M. PAYNE, Jr.	21,151	61.35%
Ronald C. RICE	8,004	23.21%
Nia H. GILL	4,197	12.17%
Cathy WRIGHT	182	0.53%
Dennis R. FLYNN	123	0.36%
Wayne SMITH	809	2.35%
Write-In	12	0.03%
Total	34,478	100.00%

Of course this is only from Essex County. The district also includes parts of Union and Hudson counties. 


Union County has yet to post its results, while Hudson County, which has a small voter base for this district, has Nia Gill leading, but with fewer votes.

DEM - House of Representatives 10th District

90/132 68.18%

	Vote Count	Percent
Nia H. GILL	2,717	47.64%
Dennis R. FLYNN	168	2.95%
Ronald C. RICE	307	5.38%
Wayne SMITH	80	1.40%
Donald M. PAYNE, Jr.	2,367	41.50%
Cathy WRIGHT	62	1.09%
Personal Choice	2	0.04%
Total	5,703	100.00%