Donald Milford Payne Jr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district since 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, he succeeded his late father, Donald M. Payne Sr., who held the seat for over two decades. Payne Jr. has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for social justice and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in urban areas of New Jersey.