A New Jersey special election could soon narrow the House GOP’s razor-thin majority
Speaker Johnson faces a narrowing House majority that could be further reduced by the outcome of the New Jersey special election.
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Speaker Johnson faces a narrowing House majority that could be further reduced by the outcome of the New Jersey special election.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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New Jersey's 11th District special election features progressive Analilia Mejia against Republican Joe Hathaway. A Mejia victory would further shrink Speaker Mike Johnson's razor-thin House majority and highlights the impact of AIPAC-linked spending on Democratic primary outcomes.
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