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Mejia stays true to progressive roots in first ad of NJ-11 general election

April 13, 2026 11:42 amApril 13, 2026 4:39 pm

Analilia Mejia, likely to become the next congresswoman for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district in this week’s special election, is still sounding a lot like the progressive organizer and Bernie Sanders staffer she once was. In her first, and probably...

Sherrill has huge approvals among Democrats, poll shows

March 26, 2026 3:31 pmMarch 27, 2026 12:25 am

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has an 83%-5% favorable rating among Democrats in New Jersey, according to a poll conducted by GQR for Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III. That’s eight points better than U.S. Senator Cory Booker, who has favorables of...

In the NJ-11 special primary, local endorsements did not rule the day

February 13, 2026 2:25 pm

Longtime progressive organizer Analilia Mejia’s special primary victory last week came as a surprise to many; not just because of her left-wing bona fides in a wealthy district, but because her local and county endorsements paled in comparison to those...

Mejia digital ads tout Sanders, AOC endorsements

January 27, 2026 1:59 pm

Analilia Mejia’s campaign for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district has been endorsed two of the nation’s most prominent progressives, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York), and a new digital ad touts both. The 15-second spot, “Ready...

Sanders hosts ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally with Mejia in NJ-11

January 20, 2026 11:22 amJanuary 20, 2026 11:22 am

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) visited New Jersey on Monday evening, providing support and a spotlight to Analilia Mejia, an ally now running for Congress in North Jersey. In a crowded 1,000-person theater at William Paterson University — with another 500...

Sanders will come to N.J. to rally with Mejia

January 9, 2026 6:20 pmJanuary 11, 2026 11:14 am

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont)’s “Fighting Oligarchy” tour is coming to New Jersey, and his endorsed candidate in the special election for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, Analilia Mejia, will be making a starring appearance. The rally will be held at...

Analilia Mejia will run for NJ-11 with backing from Bernie Sanders

November 25, 2025 10:20 amNovember 25, 2025 5:26 pm

In a long-anticipated announcement that could dramatically shake up the race for Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s House seat, Analilia Mejia confirmed today that she’s running for Congress – and she’s already got an endorsement from her old boss, Senator Bernie Sanders...