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AIPAC's $2M Attack Boosts Progressive Candidate in NJ Primary

2/7/2026

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In New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Democratic primary, the United Democracy Project (UDP), AIPAC's super PAC, spent over $2 million attacking former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) to elevate a more pro-Israel candidate.
The strategy backfired, boosting progressive candidate Analilia Mejia who has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.
As votes are counted, the race remains neck-and-neck, with Mejia potentially benefiting from AIPAC's negative campaigning.

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In New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Democratic primary, the United Democracy Project (UDP), AIPAC's super PAC, spent over $2 million attacking former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) to elevate a more pro-Israel candidate.
The strategy backfired, boosting progressive candidate Analilia Mejia who has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.
As votes are counted, the race remains neck-and-neck, with Mejia potentially benefiting from AIPAC's negative campaigning.