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Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey Democratic primary for House seat

Mejia led the special primary as her main challenger conceded, though the race had not yet been called.

Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey Democratic primary for House seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
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Analilia Mejia led Tom Malinowski by 889 votes in New Jersey’s special Democratic House primary, and Malinowski conceded while the Associated Press had not yet called the race. Mejia is set to face Republican Joe Hathaway in the special general election.

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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic candidate who led the special primary

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

Democratic candidate who conceded the special primary

Malinowski's version of this story ↗
Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

Senator who endorsed Malinowski

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in Malinowski’s statement about the campaign

Republican candidate set to face Mejia in the special general election

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who endorsed Mejia

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

Former representative whose resignation left the seat to be filled

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president referenced in the district’s 2024 presidential results

Representative who endorsed Mejia

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator who endorsed Mejia

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Analilia Mejia Wins Democratic Primary in New Jersey Special Election

Outlets agree that Analilia Mejia won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s special House election, defeating Tom Malinowski. Left-leaning outlets pair the result with Mejia’s progressive identity and positions on Gaza and abolishing ICE. Center outlets focus on the result and the next special general election. Right-leaning outlets frame the win as evidence of progressive pressure within the Democratic Party and highlight her left-wing profile.

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