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Former Rep. Tom Malinowski concedes to progressive Analilia Mejia in special New Jersey primary
Analilia Mejia won a crowded primary with about 30% of the vote, backed by major progressives, after heavy outside spending and endorsements reshaped voter perceptions.
- On Feb. 10, 2026, former Rep. Tom Malinowski conceded to Analilia Mejia after leading in the vote count, making her victory official.
- Mejia ran with high-profile progressive backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Feb. 5 primary, winning roughly 30% in a crowded field of 11 candidates with union and Working Families Party support.
- With 93% of the vote called, Mejia held 18,584 votes and an 889-vote advantage as mail-in ballots were processed across three counties in the district.
- Mejia will now face Republican Joe Hathaway on April 16, and the winner will serve the remainder of the term but must run again in the June primary and November general election; Malinowski said he will support Mejia in the April general election.
- United Democracy Project's $3 million ad buy appears to have backfired, and Mejia's win energizes progressives while potentially reshaping pro-Israel spending ahead of midterms.
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Progressive Analilia Mejia beats moderate to win N.J. Democratic primary
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