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N.J. House special election: Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia

Malinowski conceded the special primary to Analilia Mejia and blamed AIPAC’s criticism and advertising for his loss.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Tom Malinowski conceded the New Jersey special primary to Analilia Mejia, who defeated him by 889 votes and is set to face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April general election.

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

Democratic candidate who conceded the special primary

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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Democratic candidate who won the special primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized in statements by Malinowski and Booker

Republican mayor of Randolph and Mejia’s opponent in the general election

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who endorsed Mejia

Representative who endorsed Mejia

Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Senator who congratulated Mejia on her win

Representative who praised Mejia

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator who endorsed Mejia

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Tom Malinowski Concedes New Jersey 11th District Primary

Tom Malinowski conceded the New Jersey 11th District Democratic primary to Analilia Mejia. Center outlets focus on the concession, vote count and Malinowski’s claims about AIPAC-funded ads. Right-leaning outlets also report the concession, with Fox News emphasizing an upset and its significance for the party’s progressive and mainstream wings.

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