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Too close to call? Mejia leads Malinowski in special 11th District Democratic primary

Mejia held a narrow lead over Tom Malinowski as vote counting continued in the special Democratic primary.

Too close to call? Mejia leads Malinowski in special 11th District Democratic primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Analilia Mejia led Tom Malinowski by 486 votes in the 11th District special Democratic primary, with about 91% of ballots counted, but the race remained too close to call. The winner will face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April 16 special election.

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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic candidate leading the special primary

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Tom Malinowski
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Democratic candidate trailing in the special primary

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Democratic candidate and Passaic County commissioner

Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

Senator from New Jersey; endorsed Malinowski

Republican candidate for the 11th District seat

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator from Vermont; Mejia previously worked on his campaign

Democratic candidate and Essex County commissioner

Democratic candidate and former lieutenant governor

Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Governor of New Jersey; former holder of the 11th District seat

Representative from New Jersey

Representative from New York; supporter of Mejia

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Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey 11th District Special Democratic Primary

Analilia Mejia narrowly led Tom Malinowski in the special Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District as ballots were still being counted. Center outlets connect the close count to outside spending and AIPAC’s influence, with later coverage also profiling Mejia’s progressive platform after her win. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the narrow, unresolved count and the withdrawal of early projections.

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