Analilia Mejía Wins New Jersey House Special Election - Evrim Ağacı
Democrat Analilia Mejía has clinched a decisive victory in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, winning a special election held on Thursday, April 16, 2026,…
evrimagaci.orgAnalilia Mejia has won the New Jersey 11th Congressional District special election held on April 16, 2026.[1][7]
What the results say
- Mejia (Democrat) reportedly received 59.55% of the vote (77,620 votes).[1]
- Her opponent, Joe Hathaway (Republican), reportedly received 39.99% (52,122 votes).[1]
- Reporting indicated the result was called by major outlets shortly after polls closed (with additional ballots potentially affecting the final margin).[3]
Why it matters
- The seat was for the U.S. House seat in NJ-11 that had been vacated after Mikie Sherrill became governor, and the win keeps the seat in Democratic hands.[7][3]
If you tell me which state/race you meant (e.g., NJ-11 U.S. House vs. another election), I can narrow this to the exact contest you’re looking for.