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AIPAC's $2M Gamble Fails as Mejia Surprises in Primary

2/20/2026

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) spent over $2 million targeting candidates like Tom Malinowski in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Democratic primary, intensifying the race.
Analilia Mejia won the primary, an unexpected result.
Republican Joe Hathaway accused Mejia of being an "anti-Semitic socialist."
Mejia condemns anti-Semitism and defends Israel's security.
The election is set for April 16.

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Story summary

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) spent over $2 million targeting candidates like Tom Malinowski in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Democratic primary, intensifying the race.
Analilia Mejia won the primary, an unexpected result.
Republican Joe Hathaway accused Mejia of being an "anti-Semitic socialist."
Mejia condemns anti-Semitism and defends Israel's security.
The election is set for April 16.