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Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey

Analilia Mejia won the Democratic special primary and is set to face Republican Joe Hathaway in the special general election.

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey
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Tom Malinowski conceded to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey’s Democratic special House primary, though some mail-in ballots remained and the Associated Press had not 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 House candidate and special-primary winner

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

House candidate who conceded the Democratic special primary

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Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

New Jersey senator who supported Malinowski’s campaign

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, discussed as a focus of campaign criticism

Republican House candidate in the special general election

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Vermont senator who endorsed Mejia

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

New Jersey governor whose former House seat is being filled

New Jersey representative who defeated Malinowski in a previous race

New York representative who endorsed Mejia

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Massachusetts senator who endorsed Mejia

ALSO MENTIONED  Ras Baraka, Newark mayor 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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