Democrats hang on to New Jersey House seat left open by Sherrill
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Democrat Analilia Mejia won the New Jersey House seat vacated by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill, retaining it for Democrats.
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Residents in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District will be represented by Analilia Mejia, a progressive Democrat, impacting their federal representation.
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Democrat Analilia Mejia won a House seat in New Jersey, according to Decision Desk HQ, succeeding now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D). Mejia, a top aide to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign, defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in a special election for the Garden State’s 11th Congressional District. This victory allows Democrats to retain the seat and marks a win for progressives. The election filled the vacancy left by Mikie Sherrill, who became Governor.
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Democrat Analilia Mejia wins special House election - New Jersey Monitor
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House - The Guardian
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Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election
Democrat Analilia Mejia has been projected as the winner of the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Mejia, a progressive Democrat, secured the seat previously held by Mikie Sherrill, defeating Republican opponent Joe Hathaway.
Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey House Seat
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, filling the seat vacated by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Her victory was projected by multiple news outlets, solidifying a Democratic hold on the district.
Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special House Election
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, filling a vacancy and securing a seat for progressive Democrats. Her victory was projected by multiple news outlets, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway.
Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Her victory fills a vacant seat and further shrinks the Republican Party's majority in the House.
Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia won a special election for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. This victory further shrinks the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New Jersey, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. Her victory further shrinks the Republican majority in the House and fills the seat vacated by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Her victory, which fills a vacancy left by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill, further shrinks the Republican majority in the House and adds another progressive voice to Congress.
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia won a special election for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, further narrowing the Republican majority in the House. Her victory fills a seat previously held by now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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