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Tom Malinowski concedes New Jersey primary election to Analilia Mejia

Analilia Mejia won the primary after a late shift in same-day votes moved the race in her favor.

Tom Malinowski concedes New Jersey primary election to Analilia Mejia
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Tom Malinowski conceded the New Jersey 11th District special-election primary to Analilia Mejia. He blamed AIPAC-funded ads for much of the outcome, while the article also recounts an election forecaster’s mistaken call for Malinowski that was later withdrawn.

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Analilia Mejia D · NJ-11
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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Winner of the New Jersey 11th District special-election primary

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

New Jersey 11th District special-election primary candidate who conceded to Mejia

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Bernie Sanders
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Mejia’s former campaign boss and endorser

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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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