Mejia Narrowly Leads Malinowski in New Jersey Primary
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Trenton, N.J. — Voters delivered an undecided outcome in the special Democratic primary to fill the 11th Congressional District seat this week, with Analilia Mejia holding a narrow lead over former Rep. Tom Malinowski after more than 61,000 ballots were counted Thursday and Friday. Early mail-in returns gave Malinowski an advantage, but in-person election-day tallies narrowed the margin to 486 votes, under one percentage point. Counties continue processing mail-in ballots, including those postmarked by election day, which could change results before certification; the Democratic winner will face Republican Joe Hathaway on April 16. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Mikie Sherrill's election to governor created a vacancy in NJ's 11th Congressional District.
- 2. A multi-candidate special Democratic primary was scheduled to fill the seat.
- 3. Early mail-in returns gave Tom Malinowski an initial lead on election night.
- 4. Election-day in-person tallies narrowed the margin and produced a slim Mejia lead.
- 5. Counties are still processing mail-in ballots; the Democratic nominee will face Joe Hathaway on April 16.
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