Donald Payne Jr. (D–N.J.) still won his primary ... Before his heart attack, the congressman struggled with health issues including diabetes and liver problems that required regular dialysis ...

Daniel Payne reports on how the health industry and Washington influence and impact each other. He joined STAT in 2025 after covering health care at POLITICO. You can reach Daniel on Signal at ...

Donald Payne became New Jersey's first African-American to be elected to Congress in 1988. A Democrat, Payne represented the state's 10th district, which includes parts of Essex, Hudson and Union ...