New Jersey Special Election 2026: Inside the Race to Succeed Mikie Sherrill
Speaker Mike Johnson faces a narrowing House majority depending on the outcome of the New Jersey special election.

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A special election in New Jersey's 11th District to replace Mikie Sherrill tests whether Democratic progressive messaging or Republican distancing from Donald Trump can win over suburban voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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SWIPE →Mikie Sherrill
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Former Representative and Gubernatorial Candidate
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