Activist Analilia Mejia wins Dem nod in NJ special election

The Associated Press called the race for Analilia Mejia on Thursday, one week after polls closed in the special primary.

By: New Jersey Monitor Staff

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 246

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Activist Analilia Mejia has won the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District after defeating 10 other candidates who sought to succeed Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House.

The Associated Press called the race for Mejia on Thursday, one week after polls closed in the special primary. Mejia won about 29% of the vote and leads her closest competitor, former Rep. Tom Malinowski, by 1,107 votes.

Mejia claimed victory on Tuesday …

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