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Malinowski accepts defeat but targets pro-Israel spending

Malinowski conceded the primary and blamed AIPAC-backed spending for his loss.

Malinowski accepts defeat but targets pro-Israel spending
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Tom Malinowski conceded the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District while blaming AIPAC-funded attack ads for his loss. Analilia Mejia continued to lead as ballots were counted, and Malinowski said he would oppose any AIPAC-backed candidate in the June primary.

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

Former representative and candidate who conceded the Democratic primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Former president mentioned in Mejia’s background

Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic primary candidate described as the apparent winner

Republican candidate for the seat

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who backed Mejia

Democrat who sought the primary nomination

Dean Dafis
D · NJ

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Democrat who sought the primary nomination

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

Governor and former representative for the district

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Representative who endorsed Mejia

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

ALSO MENTIONED  J-L Cauvin, Candidate listed as appearing on the ballot

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Tom Malinowski Concedes New Jersey 11th District Primary

Tom Malinowski conceded the New Jersey 11th District Democratic primary to Analilia Mejia. Center outlets focus on the concession, vote count and Malinowski’s claims about AIPAC-funded ads. Right-leaning outlets also report the concession, with Fox News emphasizing an upset and its significance for the party’s progressive and mainstream wings.

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