Donald M. Payne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Donald M. Payne

American politician

Date of Birth: 16-Jul-1934

Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 06-Mar-2012

Profession: teacher, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Donald Milford Payne (July 16, 1934 – March 6, 2012) was an American politician who was the U.S.
Representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district from 1989 to 2012.
He was a member of the Democratic Party.
The district encompasses most of the city of Newark, parts of Jersey City and Elizabeth, and some suburban communities in Essex and Union counties.
He was the first African American to represent New Jersey in Congress.