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NJ special House Democratic primary: Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in primary race for seat held by Gov. Sherrill

Mejia won the Democratic primary and will face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April special election.

NJ special House Democratic primary: Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in primary race for seat held by Gov. Sherrill
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
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Tom Malinowski conceded the New Jersey 11th District special Democratic primary to Analilia Mejia, who will face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April special election. Malinowski praised Mejia but blamed AIPAC-funded ads for influencing the race.

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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic primary winner and candidate in the special election

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Tom Malinowski
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Democratic candidate who conceded the special primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, mentioned in campaign-related background

Republican candidate in the special election

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator whose 2020 presidential campaign employed Mejia as national political director

Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Governor and former representative of the district

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Analilia Mejia Wins Democratic Primary in New Jersey Special Election

Outlets agree that Analilia Mejia won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s special House election, defeating Tom Malinowski. Left-leaning outlets pair the result with Mejia’s progressive identity and positions on Gaza and abolishing ICE. Center outlets focus on the result and the next special general election. Right-leaning outlets frame the win as evidence of progressive pressure within the Democratic Party and highlight her left-wing profile.

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