Activist Analilia Mejia Wins Dem Nod In NJ Special Election - Patch
The Associated Press called the race for Mejia on Thursday, one week after polls closed in the special primary.
patch.comAnalilia 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.