Democrats Fight to Hold On to Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat
Governor Mikie Sherrill campaigned for her successor and framed the election as a check on President Trump's power.
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Published Apr 16, 2026
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Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia won a special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, succeeding Mikie Sherrill. Her victory highlights a leftward shift in a suburban district and a rejection of GOP candidate Joe Hathaway.
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18 OUTLETSNBC News and The Independent report Analilia Mejia’s win as filling Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former House seat. Fox News emphasizes that the GOP failed to expand its majority, while the New York Post foregrounds Mejia’s ideological label.
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