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Here are the final results in the NJ-11 special election

May 4, 2026 2:22 pmMay 4, 2026 2:27 pm

This story was originally published on April 17, the day after Analilia Mejia’s special election victory; now that election’s results have been finalized, the New Jersey Globe is republishing it with minor edits to reflect the official outcome of the...

Analilia Mejia sworn in as New Jersey’s newest congresswoman

April 20, 2026 8:04 pmApril 21, 2026 12:02 am

Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge) has become New Jersey’s newest congresswoman, taking the oath of office in the U.S. House today just four days after winning a special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejia’s arrival in Congress caps off...

Mejia will be sworn in this evening

April 20, 2026 10:00 am

Rep.-elect Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge), who sailed to victory in the special election for the 11th congressional district just four days ago, will be sworn into office at around 7 p.m. this evening. The April 16 results in the 11th...

Mejia scored an NJ-11 landslide – but not everywhere

April 17, 2026 5:34 pmApril 20, 2026 10:37 am

Rep.-elect Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge)’s special election victory last night in the 11th congressional district was a massive landslide, one that sends the progressive Democrat to Washington with a clear mandate to represent the suburban district and signals a potentially...

Less than two months from primary day, here’s where New Jersey’s congressional fundraising stands

April 17, 2026 10:25 amApril 18, 2026 9:55 am

The candidate list is set and the primary is less than two months away: any New Jersey congressional candidate who wants a spot on November’s general election ballot had better be fundraising for it. Some races, like the Democratic primaries...

Analilia Mejia wins big in NJ-11 special, keeping Sherrill’s seat in Democratic hands

April 16, 2026 8:26 pmApril 17, 2026 2:17 pm

Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, the New Jersey Globe projects, keeping Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s old seat under Democratic control and handing a huge win to the insurgent progressive movement that powered...

Good morning, 11th district voters: It’s Election Day!

April 16, 2026 6:00 amApril 15, 2026 11:08 pm

If you live in the 11th district and you need any help figuring out where and how to vote, click here. If you don’t know whether you live in the district, here’s a map. Good morning, New Jersey. Despite being...