Tom Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in NJ special election

The Associated Press has not called the race, but Analilia Mejia has maintained a lead over Tom Malinowski since soon after polls closed last week.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 720

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Former Rep. Tom Malinowski on Tuesday conceded the race for the Democratic nod in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District to progressive activist Analilia Mejia.

The Associated Press has yet to declare Mejia the winner in the 11-person special primary, but vote tallies show her with an 889-vote lead over Malinowski. Mejia is scheduled to give remarks at her Montclair campaign headquarters Tuesday afternoon.

“I congratulate Analilia Mejia on her hard won …

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