Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
Summary
Democrat Analilia Mejía won a special election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, keeping the seat for the Democrats. She campaigned on progressive ideas and opposition to President Donald Trump, and will serve until January.Key Facts
- Analilia Mejía won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on April 16, 2026.
- She defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in the election.
- Mejía supports progressive policies like better healthcare, education, and higher wages.
- She criticized President Trump’s actions, including pardons related to January 6 crimes and freezing of congressional funds.
- Mejía has backing from Senator Bernie Sanders and led the Working Families Alliance.
- The 11th District seat was previously held by Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill.
- Republicans called Mejía “too far to the left,” but she pushed back against that label.
- Mejía plans to serve until January and may face Hathaway again in the November general election.
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