Scoop: Rep. Analilia Mejia launches super PAC to fund more progressive upsets
Summary
Representative Analilia Mejia from New Jersey is starting a super PAC called "Unbought, Unbossed PAC" to support progressive candidates who refuse corporate money. Her group will train and fund leaders from working-class and underrepresented communities and provide voter education and protection.Key Facts
- Mejia won a surprise victory in a special Democratic primary in New Jersey despite being out-raised in campaign funds.
- She aims to help similar underdog candidates beat better-funded, establishment-backed rivals.
- The super PAC will only back candidates who reject corporate political action committee (PAC) money.
- Mejia’s group will offer training, funding, voter education, and voter protection resources.
- They plan to build a nationwide network of candidates and organizers.
- Mejia wants to support candidates who represent everyday Americans, not just lawyers or billionaires.
- The PAC supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks.
- Mejia’s win was partly due to heavy spending by a group against her main opponent.
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