Live results: Mejia, Hathaway duke it out to replace Sherrill in New Jersey House special election
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Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are contesting a New Jersey House special election.
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The outcome of this special election will determine who represents New Jersey's open House seat, affecting constituents' representation in Congress.
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Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway are competing in a special election to fill the House seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. This election will determine who represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mejia, a progressive who won a surprise primary victory, is widely expected to win the race against Hathaway. Polls closed at 8 p.m. EDT as results began to come in. The outcome will add a new member to the current Congress.
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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.
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