Democrat Mejia takes N.J. House special election
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Democrat Analilia Mejia won a special election for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. Mejia's victory maintains Democratic control of the seat and is seen as a win for progressives ahead of the midterm elections.
Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. Mejia, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, will fill the seat previously held by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill until January. Her victory is a win for progressives and maintains Democratic control of the 11th District seat. Mejia campaigned on populist economic policies and criticized President Donald Trump's leadership, pardoning of Jan. 6-related crimes, and freezing of funds authorized by Congress. The 11th District, covering parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties, was once a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump's first term. Mejia's win adds to a string of Democratic victories heading into this year's midterm elections.
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