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NJ-11 primary too close to call between Mejia, Malinowski

Mejia’s Election Day support moved her ahead of Malinowski in a primary that remained too close to call.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Analilia Mejia leads Tom Malinowski by 486 votes in New Jersey’s 11th District Democratic primary, but the race remains too close to call with about 91% of the vote tallied. The New Jersey Globe withdrew its earlier projection that Malinowski would win.

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Analilia Mejia D · NJ-11
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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic candidate in the New Jersey 11th District primary

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

Democratic candidate in the New Jersey 11th District primary

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Bernie Sanders
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Senator; Mejia’s former employer

Democratic candidate in the New Jersey 11th District primary; Essex County commissioner

Democratic candidate in the New Jersey 11th District primary; former lieutenant governor

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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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