Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Analilia Mejia in special House race

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's support will help Analilia Mejia cast herself as the progressive choice to succeed Mikie Sherrill in the House.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 452

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Democratic activist Analilia Mejia in the 12-person race to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill in the House of Representatives.

The endorsement from Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, comes just days before Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is scheduled to appear at a Jan. 19 rally with Mejia in Wayne as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.

Mejia is vying with 10 other Democrats in a Feb. …

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