Key Outcome
Analilia Mejia has won the special Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, defeating former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski. Her victory was confirmed when Malinowski conceded the race, acknowledging Mejia’s hard-won win.
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📍 Context of the Race
The primary was held to fill the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who resigned after winning the governorship of New Jersey.
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The district includes parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties and has been trending Democratic in recent cycles.
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🔥 Upset Victory
Mejia’s win was widely seen as an upset — she surged past Malinowski, a former representative and more establishment figure, late in the vote count.
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She ran as a progressive challenger and relied on a strong ground game and messaging on affordability, labor rights, and reforming immigration enforcement.
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🧑⚖️ Who Is Analilia Mejia?
Mejia is a progressive political organizer with deep roots in labor and grassroots activism.
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She previously served as national political director for Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential campaign and as a leader in New Jersey labor and progressive movements.
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Her campaign has drawn support from major progressive figures and organizations, including endorsements from national union bodies and progressive lawmakers.
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🗓️ What’s Next
