Progressive Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Democratic Primary
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TRENTON, N.J. — Former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded Tuesday to Analilia Mejia in the Democratic special primary to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill. Mejia, a progressive activist and former Sanders director, overtook Malinowski by a narrow, widening margin as mail-in ballots were counted. The Associated Press had not called the contest when Malinowski issued a statement congratulating Mejia and pledging support. Campaigns drew attention over independent spending, including attack ads tied to an AIPAC-linked super PAC. Mejia will face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April 16 general election. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race and vacates her U.S. House seat.
- 2. Early February special Democratic primary held to choose a nominee for NJ-11.
- 3. Election night results showed a close count with mail-in ballots pending.
- 4. Analilia Mejia overtook Tom Malinowski as additional mail-in ballots were counted.
- 5. Tom Malinowski conceded and pledged to support Mejia ahead of the April general election.
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