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Democrat Analilia Mejia wins House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority — Mike Johnson | ChamberLight
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CNN projected Analilia Mejia the winner of New Jersey’s 11th District special election, a result that will further narrow the Republicans’ House majority. Mejia will serve the remainder of the term vacated by Mikie Sherrill and is also running for a full term in June.
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Part of a bigger story 17 OUTLETS Outlets agree the New Jersey 11th District special election is to fill the House seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill, with Democrat Analilia Mejia facing Republican Joe Hathaway.
Center outlets present a contest between the candidates, emphasizing policy differences, district dynamics and the possible effect on the narrow House majority. Right-leaning outlets frame it as a test of Republicans’ ability to flip a suburban district and of the Democratic progressive wing’s influence.
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People in this story 10 AM Winner of the special election for New Jersey’s 11th District
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MJ House Speaker whose narrow majority will shrink when Mejia is sworn in
JH Republican candidate defeated by Mejia in the special election
BS Senator who endorsed Mejia
TW Former lieutenant governor who finished third in the primary and said she would not run again
SHOW 5 MORE SHOW FEWER MS Former representative whose vacated House seat was filled by the special election
KK Independent representative who continues to caucus with Republicans
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Read original article Former representative and primary candidate who endorsed Mejia after losing the Democratic primary
AO Representative mentioned as a member of the House progressive group called the Squad
RT Representative mentioned as a member of the House progressive group called the Squad