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Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters — Andy Kim | ChamberLight
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Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia won the special election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway to fill the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill.
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Doesn't really affect Hathaway Rated by people, not pundits. ● OPEN
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best Outlet credibility · WHYY Not enough stories yet: 9 of 10.
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People in this story 9 JH Republican candidate and Randolph Township Council member
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