AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional election
Analilia Mejia is the Democratic nominee in the New Jersey 11th District special election after winning a competitive primary.
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Analilia Mejia is the Democratic nominee in the New Jersey 11th District special election after winning a competitive primary.
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A special congressional election in New Jersey's 11th District features progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway competing to fill the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill.
Governor of New Jersey and former Representative
Sherrill's version of this story ↗Former President cited for district data
Lieutenant Governor and primary candidate
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Former Representative and primary candidate
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.
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