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Pascrell, the second-oldest member of the House of Representatives, checked himself into the hospital on July 14 after he had a fever. Later that month, his staff said Pascrelland required “breathing assistance” but that his doctors remained hopeful for a complete recovery. He was discharged from the hospital on Aug. 8 butThe 87-year-old’s repeated health problems may elevate concerns that Pascrell is not fit to seek reelection this year or serve another two years in Congress. He has until Aug.
Pascrell’s illness forced him to miss one week of votes in Congress. The House recessed on July 25, and members will not return until September. Pascrell will not be attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which begins on Aug. 19, per theFor now, Pascrell will face GOP challenger Billy Prempeh, whom Pascrell has defeated twice before — 55% to 44% in 2022 and 66% to 32% in 2020, when the district was bluer.
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