AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in New Jersey's Special Congressional Election
Mejia, a progressive backed by Bernie Sanders, is competing to keep the seat in Democratic hands during this special election.
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New Jersey's 11th Congressional District holds a special election to fill the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill, featuring a high-stakes contest between progressive Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.
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15 OUTLETSAnalilia 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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