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Mejia wins special election to succeed Sherrill in NJ-11
Mikie Sherrill's transition to the governorship triggered the special election in New Jersey's 11th District.
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Published Apr 17, 2026
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Democrat Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in a special election for New Jersey’s 11th District to succeed Mikie Sherrill. Mejia will serve the remainder of the current term, with a rematch expected in November.
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18 OUTLETSNBC News and The Independent report Analilia Mejia’s win as filling Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former House seat. Fox News emphasizes that the GOP failed to expand its majority, while the New York Post foregrounds Mejia’s ideological label.
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