New Jersey's 11th District holds a special election to replace Governor Mikie Sherrill in the House. The race between progressive Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway centers on fiscal policy and conflicting stances regarding the Israel-Hamas war.
Analilia Mejia is widely framed as a progressive favorite to succeed Mikie Sherrill, with Roll Call noting her background as a former Biden administration official. While Fox News emphasizes her endorsements from Bernie Sanders and AOC to highlight a partisan "showdown," other outlets like SFGATE focus on her outspoken criticism of the Israeli government as a key element of her platform.
