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Mejia won the special election after campaigning on affordability and other progressive policies.
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Decision Desk HQ projected Democrat Analilia Mejia the winner of a New Jersey special election, giving Democrats another House seat and further narrowing the Republican majority. Mejia will complete the term of Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor.
Democratic winner of the New Jersey special election and incoming representative
Republican opponent in the special election
Senator who endorsed Mejia and employed her as national political director in his 2020 presidential campaign
Former representative whose term Mejia will complete; elected governor
Representative who resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct
Representative who resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct
Former representative who ran just behind Mejia in the primary
Representative who endorsed Mejia
Senator who endorsed Mejia
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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Representative who endorsed Mejia
Senator who endorsed Mejia
