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Representative Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement helped secure a win for progressive Analilia Mejia in a suburban New Jersey district.
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Representative Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement helped secure a win for progressive Analilia Mejia in a suburban New Jersey district.
Democrat Analilia Mejia won the NJ-11 special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. The victory, backed by progressive leaders Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, preserves the Democratic seat despite GOP efforts to flip the suburban district.
US Representative whose endorsement helped the progressive victory
US Senator who endorsed the winning candidate
Sanders's version of this story ↗
Governor of New Jersey and predecessor in the House seat
Sherrill's version of this story ↗Representative-elect for NJ-11 and winner of special election
Mejia's version of this story ↗Former President mentioned in campaign context
Republican candidate and local council member
Former US Representative and primary opponent
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