Malinowski concedes to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey Democratic primary for House seat

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Chris SteinFebruary 10, 2026 at 07:20 PM

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Analilia Mejia, a progressive activist and former Bernie Sanders advisor, is poised to win the Democratic primary for a US House seat in New Jersey's 11th congressional district, after Tom Malinowski conceded. The special primary was held to fill a vacant seat. With 93% of ballots counted, Mejia holds a lead of 889 votes. Malinowski, a former congressman, attributed his loss partly to negative advertising from a Super Pac tied to Aipac, due to his stance on conditioning aid to Israel. Mejia's victory, endorsed by prominent progressives, could encourage other progressive candidates nationwide ahead of the midterm elections. The outcome of the race remains uncalled by the Associated Press.

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Associated Press 40% Donald Trump 40% Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 50% Andy Kim 50% Elizabeth Warren 50% United States House of Representatives ×260% Working Families Alliance 60% Bernie Sanders ×270% American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) ×370% New Jersey ×480% Tom Malinowski ×790% Analilia Mejia ×590%

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