Progressive Firebrand Analilia Mejia Secures Decisive Victory in New Jersey, Signaling Trouble for Trump Allies

The Democratic will fill the seat held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Congresswoman-elect Analilia Mejia (D) celebrates her victory over Joe Hathaway (R) in the 11th Congressional District special election at the Montclair Art Museum in Montclair on April 16, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

Progressive organizer Analilia Mejia delivered a commanding win in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, ste…