Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) suffered a heart attack 11 days ago and has remained on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Payne has been hospitalized since April 6 and has not regained consciousness since his heart attack.
The congressman’s condition is at odds with a previous update from his office which stated that his prognosis was “good and he is expected to make a full recovery.”
He has dealt with other health issues, including diabetes and kidney issues that require regular dialysis.
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Payne was first elected to Congress in 2012, and he previously served as the president of the Newark City Council and as an Essex County Freeholder.
Payne is running unopposed in the June 4 Democratic primary.
