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

Malinowski conceded the Democratic primary and congratulated Analilia Mejia while criticizing AIPAC-funded campaign ads.

NJ special House Democratic primary: Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in primary race for seat held by Gov. Sherrill
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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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Tom Malinowski
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Democratic candidate who conceded the special primary

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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic primary winner and candidate in the special election

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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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Tom Malinowski Concedes New Jersey 11th District Primary

Tom Malinowski conceded the New Jersey 11th District Democratic primary to Analilia Mejia. Center outlets focus on the concession, vote count and Malinowski’s claims about AIPAC-funded ads. Right-leaning outlets also report the concession, with Fox News emphasizing an upset and its significance for the party’s progressive and mainstream wings.

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