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Progressive Analilia Mejia close to upset win in New Jersey primary

Mejia led the Democratic primary count while votes were still being counted.

Progressive Analilia Mejia close to upset win in New Jersey primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Analilia Mejia held a lead of nearly 900 votes over Tom Malinowski in New Jersey’s Democratic congressional primary, with votes still being counted. The winner is set to face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April 16 special election.

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Analilia Mejia D · NJ-11
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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic candidate in the New Jersey 11th District primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT

U.S. representative and former chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus who endorsed Mejia

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose immigration policies Mejia criticized

Republican candidate in the special election

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

U.S. senator who supported Mejia

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

New Jersey governor whose departure from the House seat led to the special election

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president, mentioned in district election context

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

Former representative and Mejia’s opponent in the Democratic primary

U.S. representative who backed Mejia

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

U.S. senator who endorsed Mejia

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

U.S. representative who praised Mejia

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president, mentioned in connection with Malinowski’s prior government service; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, mentioned as a comparison

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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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