Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race as GOP fails to expand fragile majority
Senator Bernie Sanders backed Analilia Mejia, a former staffer, in her successful bid for Congress.
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Senator Bernie Sanders backed Analilia Mejia, a former staffer, in her successful bid for Congress.
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
Ocasio-Cortez'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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