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Mejia vs. Hathaway: Key NJ Election Focuses on Israel Aid

4/15/2026

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New Jersey's 11th Congressional District held a special election on April 2, 2026 to fill the seat of Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Analilia Mejia, a Democrat backed by Bernie Sanders, faced Republican Joe Hathaway.
Mejia criticized Israel's actions in the Israel-Hamas War, while Hathaway supported unconditional aid to Israel.
The district leans Democratic and had 603,000 voters as of April 1, with polls closing at 8 p.m. ET.

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Story summary

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District held a special election on April 2, 2026 to fill the seat of Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Analilia Mejia, a Democrat backed by Bernie Sanders, faced Republican Joe Hathaway.
Mejia criticized Israel's actions in the Israel-Hamas War, while Hathaway supported unconditional aid to Israel.
The district leans Democratic and had 603,000 voters as of April 1, with polls closing at 8 p.m. ET.