The New Jersey political world was rocked this week after a Democratic lawmaker was rushed to the hospital after suffering an "emergency medical event," according to The Hill.

It was reported that Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) was taken to the hospital while traveling, possibly related to an issue with his gallbladder, according to a press release published by his office.

The congressman was reportedly taken to UNC Rex Hospital in North Carolina on Sunday, and it was later reported that he was in stable condition after the medical event.

He will reportedly have to stay where he's at until he's cleared by medical staff for a flight back home.

What's happening?

The Congressman's office released a full statement on the situation.

"Congressman Donald Norcross was traveling over the weekend and suffered an emergency medical event likely related to his gallbladder,” the statement in the Monday press release reads.

It added, “He was admitted to UNC Rex Hospital in North Carolina on Sunday and is in stable condition, where he is receiving exceptional medical treatment."

Rep Donald Norcross (D-NJ) was hospitalized in North Carolina on Sunday after he suffered an emergency medical event likely related to his gallbladder. pic.twitter.com/DZCHD64cWM

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The statement also indicated that the congressman was "in good spirits" while heaping praise on the medical staff who attended to him during his medical emergency.

"When the Congressman is medically cleared to fly, he will be transferred back home to Cooper University Health Care in the coming days to complete his recovery," his office added.

Interesting family

Rep. Norcross is the brother of major South Jersey political player George Norcross III.

The Hill noted:

South Jersey political heavyweight George Norcross III, who recently faced a criminal indictment alleging racketeering, is the brother of Norcross. The indictment was thrown out earlier this year, on the grounds that allegations did not come to the height of coercion or extortion that prosecutors alleged.

George Norcross' indictment was tossed in February, according to reports. The New Jersey Attorney General wasn't happy with that outcome.

"After years in which the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently cut back on federal public corruption law, and at a time in which the federal government is refusing to tackle corruption, it has never been more important for state officials to take corruption head on,” said AG Matt Platkin. “Today is a reminder of how much work remains, and how difficult it will be to clean up government in our state.”