2026 New Jersey's 11th congressional district special election
April 16, 2026
| |||||||||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |||||||||||
| |||||||||||
| Elections in New Jersey |
|---|
A special election will be held on April 16, 2026, to fill the vacant seat in New Jersey's 11th congressional district. The winner will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 119th United States Congress.[1]
The seat became vacant on November 20, 2025, when Mikie Sherrill resigned to become the governor of New Jersey. Outgoing governor Phil Murphy announced the special election scheduled for April 16, 2026.[2] Early voting for the general election will take place during a nine-day period (April 6 to April 14). Voters will have the option to cast their votes by mail.[3]
Primary elections were held on February 5, 2026. Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, won the Democratic nomination. Randolph councilman and former mayor Joe Hathaway was uncontested and thus won the Republican nomination.[4][5]
Democratic primary
Campaign
Spending by AIPAC against former U.S. Representative Tom Malinowski became a major issue in the primary. Although Malinowski identified as a pro-Israel Democrat, the group funded negative advertising after he declined to unconditionally support foreign military aid.[6] The ads may have inadvertently boosted eventual nominee Analilia Mejia, who has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.[7][8] Following his defeat, Malinowski sharply criticized AIPAC, calling its campaign “dishonest” and pledging to oppose any AIPAC-backed challenger to Mejia in the June primary for the full term.[9]
Mejia has called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has advocated resistance to what she describes as “rising authoritarianism.”[10]
The Associated Press and The New York Times called the race for Mejia on February 12, 2026, defeating Malinowski and former Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way.[11][12]
Candidates
Nominee
- Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy[13]
Eliminated in primary
- John Bartlett, Passaic County commissioner and candidate for this district in 2018[14]
- Zach Beecher, venture capitalist[15]
- J-L Cauvin, attorney and comedian[16]
- Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive and former White House deputy new media director[17]
- Brendan Gill, at-large Essex County commissioner, husband of state assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill, and candidate for New Jersey's 27th assembly district in 2023[18]
- Jeff Grayzel, deputy mayor of Morris Township and nominee for New Jersey's 25th senate district in 2021[17]
- Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025) and former U.S. representative from the 7th district (2019–2023)[19]
- Justin Strickland, Chatham Borough councilmember[20]
- Tahesha Way, former lieutenant governor (2023–2026) and secretary of state of New Jersey (2018–2026)[21]
- Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager[22]
Withdrawn
- Marc Chaaban, former congressional staffer (remained on ballot, endorsed Mejia)[23]
- Dean Dafis, Maplewood Township committeeman and former mayor (remained on ballot, endorsed Gill)[24]
Disqualified
- Donald Cresitello, former mayor of Morristown (1977–1981, 2006–2010) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1982 and 2008[25]
Did not file
- Kennedy Pivnick, former legal intern at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission[26]
Declined
- Matthew Platkin, attorney general of New Jersey (2022–2026)[27]
Endorsements
- Local officials
- James Damiano, mayor of Little Falls (2017–present)[28]
- Labor unions
- Port Authority Police Benevolent Association[29]
- Party branches
- Little Falls Democratic Committee[30]
- Passaic County Democratic Committee (co-endorsement with Way)[31]
- U.S. senators
- Bob Kerrey, former Nebraska (1989–2001)[32]
- Individuals
- Paul Eaton, former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command[33]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Executive branch officials
- Jeh Johnson, former U.S. secretary of homeland security (2013–2017)[37]
- Megan Coyne, former White House Deputy Director of Platforms (2022–2025)[38]
- U.S. representatives
- Steve Rothman, former NJ-09 (1997–2013)[39]
- Statewide officials
- Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey (2018–2026)[40]
- State legislators
- Renee Burgess, state senator from the 28th district (2022–present)[41]
- Alixon Collazos-Gill, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present) (candidate's wife)[41]
- Thomas Giblin, former state assemblymember from the 34th district (2006–2024)[42]
- John McKeon, state senator from the 27th district (2024–present)[41]
- Carmen Morales, state assemblymember from the 34th district (2024–present)[41]
- Jessica Ramirez, former state assemblymember from the 32nd district (2024–2026)[38]
- Teresa Ruiz, majority leader of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) from the 29th district (2008–present)[43]
- Shavonda Sumter, former state assemblymember from the 35th district (2012–2026)[41]
- Britnee Timberlake, state senator from the 34th district (2024–present)[41]
- Michael Venezia, state assemblymember from the 34th district (2024–present)[41]
- William D. Payne, former state assemblymember from the 29th district (1998–2008)[44]
- Jackie Yustein, former state assemblymember from the 28th district (2023–2024)[41]
- Local officials
- Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., Essex County Executive (2003–present)[45]
- Jim Johnson, former Corporation Counsel of New York City (2019–2021)[46]
- Thomas Sullivan, Bergen County Commissioner (2015–present)[47]
- Dean Dafis, Maplewood Township committeeman and former candidate for this seat[24]
- 5 Essex County Commissioners[41]
- 13 mayors[41][24][48]
- Party officials
- LeRoy Jones, chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (2021–present) and chair of the Essex County Democratic Committee[49]
- 12 Democratic municipal chairs[a][41][49]
- Individuals
- Evie Colbert, president of Montclair Film and wife of Stephen Colbert[38]
- Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (2011–present)[50]
- Party branches
- Essex County Democratic Committee[51]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union New Jersey State Council[52]
- American Federation of Government Employees Local 913[53]
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen New Jersey State Legislative Board[54]
- Communications Workers of America Local 1031[55]
- Essex-West Hudson Labor Council[42]
- Hotel and Gaming Trades Council[56]
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 25[57]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 164 and 1158[47][53]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[49]
- Teamsters Joint Council 73[49]
- International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 196[58]
- International Longshoremen's Association[50]
- Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 108[59]
- United Food and Commercial Workers[60]
- Executive branch officials
- Dan Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel (2011–2017)[61]
- U.S. senators
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[62]
- U.S. representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[63]
- Jamie Raskin, MD-08 (2017–present)[64]
- Local officials
- Sheena Collum, mayor of South Orange, New Jersey (2015–present)[65]
- Carolyn Dempsey, mayor of Chatham Borough (2024–present)[66]
- Individuals
- Julie Roginsky, founder of Lift Our Voices[67]
- Party branches
- Morris County Democratic Committee[68]
- Labor unions
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division[29]
- Organizations
- U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[13]
- Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts (2013–present)[70]
- U.S. representatives
- Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)[71]
- Adriano Espaillat, NY-13 (2017–present)[72]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[73]
- Chuy García, IL-04 (2019–present)[71]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[73]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[74]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14 (2019–present)[75]
- Ayanna Pressley, MA-07 (2019–present)[71]
- Delia Ramirez, IL-03 (2023–present)[71]
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)[76]
- State legislators
- Loretta Weinberg, former majority leader of the New Jersey Senate (2012–2022) from the 37th district (2005–2022)[71]
- Local officials
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[77]
- Brad Lander, former New York City Comptroller (2022–2025)[78]
- Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President (2022–present)[79]
- Individuals
- Marc Chaaban, former congressional staffer and former candidate for this seat[23]
- Political parties
- Labor unions
- 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East[81]
- Communications Workers of America District 1 and Local 1037[58][82]
- Rutgers AAUP–AFT[58]
- Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union[58]
- SEIU 32BJ[83]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[84]
- Organizations
- College Democrats of New Jersey[85]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC[73]
- Make the Road Action New Jersey[86]
- National Korean American Service & Education Consortium Action Fund New Jersey[87]
- NJ Citizen Action[86]
- Our Revolution[88]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[89]
- Progressive Victory[90]
- Track AIPAC[91]
- U.S. representatives
- Gregory Meeks, NY-05 (1998–present)[92]
- Statewide officials
- Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State of Vermont (2023–present)[93]
- Kyle Evans Gay, lieutenant governor of Delaware (2025–present)[21]
- Regena Thomas, former Secretary of State of New Jersey (2002–2006)[94]
- Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State of Connecticut (2023–present)[94]
- State legislators
- Linda S. Carter, state assemblywoman from the 22nd district (2018–present)[94]
- Cleopatra Tucker, state assemblywoman from the 28th district (2008–present)[94]
- Individuals
- Leslie Maxie, former track and field athlete[93]
- Party branches
- Passaic County Democratic Committee (co-endorsement with Bartlett)[31]
- Organizations
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present) and former NJ-11 (2019–2025)[96]
County conventions
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brendan Gill | 132 | 51.5% | |
| Democratic | No Endorsement (Abstained) | 90 | 35.2% | |
| Democratic | Tom Malinowski | 17 | 6.6% | |
| Democratic | John Bartlett | 6 | 2.3% | |
| Democratic | Dean Dafis | 4 | 1.6% | |
| Democratic | Analilia Mejia | 3 | 1.2% | |
| Democratic | Tahesha Way | 3 | 1.2% | |
| Democratic | Marc Chaaban | 1 | 0.4% | |
| Democratic | Zach Beecher | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Democratic | J-L Cauvin | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Democratic | Cammie Croft | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Democratic | Justin Strickland | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Democratic | Anna Lee Williams | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Total votes | 256 | 100.0% | ||
| Morris County Democratic convention[97] | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | Third ballot | Fourth ballot | Fifth ballot | Sixth ballot | Seventh ballot | Eighth ballot | Ninth ballot | ||||||||||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| Tom Malinowski | 188 | 40.8% | 189 | 41.0% | 192 | 41.8% | 195 | 42.5% | 199 | 43.4% | 205 | 44.7% | 217 | 47.4% | 220 | 49.1% | 235 | 52.7% | |
| Brendan Gill | 110 | 23.9% | 110 | 23.9% | 110 | 24.0% | 110 | 24.0% | 110 | 24.0% | 111 | 24.2% | 117 | 25.6% | 117 | 26.1% | 131 | 29.4% | |
| Analilia Mejia | 36 | 7.8% | 36 | 7.8% | 36 | 7.8% | 36 | 7.8% | 44 | 9.6% | 47 | 10.2% | 48 | 10.5% | 62 | 13.8% | 80 | 17.9% | |
| Tahesha Way | 28 | 6.1% | 28 | 6.1% | 28 | 6.1% | 29 | 6.3% | 31 | 6.8% | 36 | 7.8% | 41 | 9.0% | 49 | 10.9% | Eliminated | ||
| Justin Strickland | 31 | 6.7% | 31 | 6.7% | 31 | 6.8% | 31 | 6.8% | 32 | 7.0% | 34 | 7.4% | 35 | 7.6% | Eliminated | ||||
| John Bartlett | 22 | 4.8% | 23 | 5.0% | 24 | 5.2% | 25 | 5.5% | 25 | 5.5% | 26 | 5.7% | Eliminated | ||||||
| Zach Beecher | 13 | 2.8% | 15 | 3.3% | 15 | 3.3% | 17 | 3.7% | 18 | 3.9% | Eliminated | ||||||||
| Anna Lee Williams | 8 | 1.7% | 8 | 1.7% | 8 | 1.7% | 8 | 1.7% | Eliminated | ||||||||||
| Cammie Croft | 7 | 1.5% | 8 | 1.7% | 8 | 1.7% | 8 | 1.7% | Eliminated | ||||||||||
| Dean Dafis | 7 | 1.5% | 7 | 1.5% | 7 | 1.5% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||
| Jeff Grayzel | 6 | 1.3% | 6 | 1.3% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||
| J-L Cauvin | 5 | 1.1% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Total ballots[b] | 461 ballots | 459 ballots | 458 ballots | 448 ballots | 446 ballots | ||||||||||||||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 16, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John Bartlett (D) | $465,705[c] | $394,510 | $260,855 |
| Zach Beecher (D) | $504,638 | $293,417 | $211,221 |
| J-L Cauvin (D) | $100,000 | $30,896 | $69,103 |
| Cammie Croft (D) | $372,317 | $239,229 | $133,088 |
| Brendan Gill (D) | $808,103[d] | $460,108 | $347,995 |
| Jeff Grayzel (D) | $428,173 | $351,604 | $76,569 |
| Tom Malinowski (D) | $1,161,127 | $756,929 | $404,197 |
| Analilia Mejia (D) | $420,218 | $62,097 | $358,120 |
| Justin Strickland (D) | $70,012 | $67,836 | $2,175 |
| Tahesha Way (D) | $404,541 | $319,178 | $85,363 |
| Anna Lee Williams (D) | $26,422 | $18,249 | $8,172 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[98] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Brendan Gill |
Tom Malinowski |
Analilia Mejia |
Tahesha Way |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQR Research (D)[99][A] | November 19–23, 2025 | 400 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 12% | 28% | 5% | 5% | 19%[f] | 31% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Analilia Mejia | 19,789 | 29.33 | |
| Democratic | Tom Malinowski | 18,603 | 27.57 | |
| Democratic | Tahesha Way | 11,737 | 17.40 | |
| Democratic | Brendan Gill | 9,556 | 14.16 | |
| Democratic | John Bartlett | 1,825 | 2.71 | |
| Democratic | Justin Strickland | 1,391 | 2.06 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Grayzel | 1,311 | 1.94 | |
| Democratic | Zach Beecher | 1,310 | 1.94 | |
| Democratic | Cammie Croft | 719 | 1.07 | |
| Democratic | Anna Lee Williams | 528 | 0.78 | |
| Democratic | J-L Cauvin | 293 | 0.43 | |
| Democratic | Dean Dafis (withdrawn) | 280 | 0.42 | |
| Democratic | Marc Chaaban (withdrawn) | 123 | 0.18 | |
| Total votes | 67,465 | 100.00 | ||
|
Mejia 20–30%
30–40%
|
Malinowski 30–40%
|
|
Mejia 20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
|
Malinowski 20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
|
Way 20–30%
30–40%
Gill 20–30%
30–40%
|
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- Thomas Kean Jr., NJ-07 (2023–present)[102]
- State legislators
- Brian Bergen, state assemblymember from the 26th district (2020–present)[103]
- Al Barlas, state assemblymember from the 40th district (2024–present)[104]
- Christopher DePhillips, state assemblymember from the 40th district (2018–present)[104]
- Aura Dunn, state assemblymember from the 25th district (2019–present)[104]
- Mike Inganamort, state assemblymember from the 24th district (2024–present)[104]
- Dawn Fantasia, state assemblymember from the 24th district (2024–present)[104]
- Anthony Bucco, minority leader of the New Jersey Senate (2023–present) from the 25th district (2019–present)[104]
- Joseph Pennacchio, minority whip of the New Jersey Senate (2017–present) from the 26th district (2008–present)[104]
- Kristin Corrado, state senator from the 40th district (2017–present)[104]
- Local officials
- Jim Gannon, sheriff of Morris County (2017–present)[104]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 16, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joe Hathaway (R) | $260,813 | $98,933 | $161,879 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[98] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Hathaway | 14,616 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,616 | 100.00 | ||
Third parties and independents
Candidates
Declared
- Alan Bond (Independent), former money manager[105]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[106] | Safe D | December 14, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
- U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, New Jersey (2013–present)[107]
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[107]
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Malinowski, former NJ-07 (2019–2023) and former candidate for this seat[108]
- Rob Menendez, NJ-08 (2023–present)[109]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[109]
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[109]
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[110]
- Herb Conaway, NJ-03 (2025–present)[110]
- Frank Pallone, NJ-06 (1988–present)[110]
- Nellie Pou, NJ-09 (2025–present)[110]
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present) and former NJ-11 (2019–2025)[111]
- Local officials
- Brendan Gill, Essex County commissioner and candidate for this seat[112]
- Party officials
- LeRoy Jones, chair of the New Jersey Democratic Party (2021–present)[113]
- Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025–present)[114]
- Individuals
- Brian Varela, chair of the Morris County Democratic Party Hispanic Caucus, former chair of the New Jersey Forward Party, and candidate for the 8th district in 2022[115]
- Party branches
- Morris County Democratic Committee[116]
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[117]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union New Jersey State Council[118]
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[119]
- New Jersey Education Association[120]
- Organizations
- Statewide officials
- Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey (2010–2018)[124]
- Party branches
- Morris County Republican Organization[125]
- Passaic County Republican Party[126]
- Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Analilia Mejia (D) |
Joe Hathaway (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBAO (D)[128][B] | March 8–10, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 53% | 36% | 11% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Analilia Mejia | |||
| Republican | Joe Hathaway | |||
| Independent | Alan Bond | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Notes
- ^ Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, East Orange, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Millburn, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell, West Orange
- ^ 2 delegates abstained
- ^ $100,000 of this total was self-funded by Bartlett
- ^ $150,000 of this total was self-funded by Gill
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ "Other" with 14%; Bartlett and Grayzel with 2%; Beecher with 1%
- Partisan clients
References
- ^ Tully, Tracey (February 6, 2026). "In a Close Election, Voters Send a Sharp Anti-Trump Message". The New York Times. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 20, 2025). "Mikie Sherrill is now a former congresswoman as N.J. awaits writ of special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025). "Murphy sets February 5 primary, April 16 general for NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Martinez, Marissa (February 10, 2026). "Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election primary". The 19th. Archived from the original on February 17, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ The Associated Press (February 10, 2026). "Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic US House special primary in New Jersey". NJ News 12. Archived from the original on March 7, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Tully, Tracey (January 25, 2026). "Pro-Israel Group Targets a Former Ally in an Early Congressional Race". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ John, Arit; Wright, David (February 7, 2026). "AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ "How a pro-Israel super PAC made a losing bet to open Democratic primary season". NBC News. February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ^ Malinowski, Tom [@Malinowski] (February 10, 2026). "I spoke with Analilia Mejia this morning and congratulated her on her win in our primary. See my full statement below. I will be forever grateful to everyone who supported and believed in me in this race, and in the fight for our democracy that must go on!" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ Goldberg, Michelle (February 9, 2026). "A New Jersey Primary Shows the Depth of Democratic Fury". The New York Times. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ Catalini, Mike (February 12, 2026). "Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary". AP News. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ Tully, Tracey (February 12, 2026). "In an Upset, Analilia Mejia, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Race". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (November 25, 2025). "Analilia Mejia will run for NJ-11 with backing from Bernie Sanders". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 5, 2025). "With Sherrill now governor-elect, John Bartlett will run for her House seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 17, 2025). "Zach Beecher launches campaign for NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025). "Trump impersonator wants to fight back against Trump as next NJ-11 congressman". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (November 5, 2025). "Grayzel, Croft, Hathaway confirm they're in for special election to succeed Sherrill". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 6, 2025). "Brendan Gill enters race for Sherrill's House seat, with huge array of Dems already behind him". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 6, 2025). "Tom Malinowski makes it official: He's running to succeed Mikie Sherrill". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 11, 2025). "Chatham councilman joins Democratic field in NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Fox, Joey (December 2, 2025). "Tahesha Way makes formal entrance into NJ-11 race with major endorsements in hand". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (July 21, 2025). "Anna Lee Williams becomes first Democrat to enter race for NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (December 4, 2025). "Mejia endorsed by ex-rival in race for Sherrill NJ-11 seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c Fox, Joey (January 15, 2026). "After ending his own NJ-11 campaign, Dafis endorses Gill instead". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 1, 2025). "Cresitello fails to reach ballot in NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 1, 2025). "Thirteen Democrats, one Republican file to make NJ-11 special election ballot". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ @wildstein (November 13, 2025). "Not every Murphy cabinet member is running for Congress: Attorney General Matt Platkin told me he never considered running for Mikie Sherrill's NJ-11 congressional seat" (Tweet). Retrieved November 13, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 23, 2025). "Little Falls mayor backs Bartlett for NJ-11 special". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (November 24, 2025). "Port Authority PBA endorses Bartlett in NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ^ "Damiano Team and Little Falls Democratic Committee Chairman Endorse John Bartlett for Congress for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District in Democratic Primary". December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Wildstein, David (December 3, 2025). "Passaic Dems give party slogan to Way, Bartlett in NJ-11 special primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ "Medal of Honor Recipient and Former Senator Bob Kerrey Endorses Zach Beecher for NJ-11". December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (January 7, 2026). "Another deep-pocketed national veterans group endorses Beecher for NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 11, 2025). "Beecher's NJ-11 campaign endorsed by National Association of Government Employees". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ "Taking the Hill Endorses Army Veteran Zach Beecher for Congress in New Jersey's 11th District". InsiderNJ. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 8, 2025). "Beecher endorsed by veterans group that spent heavily in past N.J. races". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 20, 2025). "Gill endorsed by Obama-era Homeland Security Secretary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Over Fifty Trailblazing Women Leaders Stand with Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill for Congress". December 5, 2025. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "Congressman Steve Rothman Endorses Brendan Gill for Congress". InsiderNJ. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 17, 2025). "Phil Murphy backs Brendan Gill, his old campaign manager, in NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Fox, Joey (November 6, 2025). "Brendan Gill enters race for Sherrill's House seat, with huge array of Dems already behind him". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026). "Essex-West Hudson Labor Council endorses Gill for NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 20, 2025). "Teresa Ruiz backs Brendan Gill in NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ "The Family of the Late Congressman Donald Payne Jr. Endorses Brendan Gill for Congress". Insider NJ. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 1, 2025). "Joe D endorses Brendan G in NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "Jim Johnson Endorses Brendan Gill for Congress". January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (November 25, 2025). "IBEW Local 164 endorses Gill for NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Blackburn, Zach (January 18, 2026). "Murphy stumps for Gill as NJ-11 special primary nears". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Fox, Joey (January 6, 2026). "Teamsters go for Brendan Gill". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (December 17, 2025). "Longshoremen back Gill in NJ-11 special". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (December 3, 2025). "Brendan Gill wins Essex Democratic endorsement after tangled virtual convention". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 8, 2026). "Amalgamated Transit Union NJ State Council backs Gill". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (December 4, 2025). "Gill gets two more labor endorsements for NJ-11 bid". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025). "N.J. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers endorses Brendan Gill". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 17, 2025). "CWA Local 1031 backs Gill in NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 13, 2025). "Brendan Gill picks up endorsement from Hotel & Gaming Trades Council". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 1, 2025). "SMART Local 25 endorses Brendan Gill". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Fox, Joey (December 22, 2025). "Mejia gets more labor endorsements from CWA District 1, Rutgers faculty unions". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Labor Leader Hall Backs Gill in CD-11". November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 16, 2025). "UFCW endorses Gill for NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ Moran, Tom (January 22, 2026). "The Israel lobby's slimy attack on Malinowski". Substack. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 17, 2025). "Tom Malinowski's comeback campaign earns endorsement from Andy Kim". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ Snowflack, Fred (January 29, 2026). "Mejia Braves the Cold on the First Day of Early Voting". InsiderNJ. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ Dreyfuss, Bob; Dreyfuss, Barbara (December 15, 2025). "Brendan Gill, Ultimate Insider, Will Bring Jersey's 'Boss' Politics to D.C." Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ Wildstein, David (December 30, 2025). "Sheena Collum endorses Malinowski for Congress". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "Malinowski Endorsed by Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey, Chatham Councilors Mathiasen and Koronkiewicz". InsiderNJ. January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ Friedman, Matt (August 25, 2025). "Roginsky setting up super PAC to pave way for Malinowski House run". Politico. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 15, 2025). "Morris Dems vote to endorse Malinowski". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ "Tom Malinowski". JStreetPAC. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ^ "Senator Elizabeth Warren Endorses Analilia Mejia for Congress in CD-11". InsiderNJ. February 1, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Congressmembers Greg Casar, Ayanna Pressley, Maxwell Frost, Jesús "Chuy" García, Delia Ramirez Endorse Analilia Mejia". InsiderNJ. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ Reisman, Nick; Sommerfeldt, Chris; Ngo, Emily; Beeferman, Jason (January 27, 2026). "Labor makes its push for Hochul". Politico. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ a b c Friedman, Matt (December 19, 2025). "The Platkin sendoff". Politico. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 27, 2025). "Ro Khanna endorses Analilia Mejia in NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ Nieto-Muñoz, Sophie (January 15, 2026). "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Analilia Mejia in special House race". New Jersey Monitor. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ "Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Endorses Analilia Mejia For Congress". December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 5, 2025). "Mejia gets official endorsement from Baraka for NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ Nieto-Munoz, Sophie (January 25, 2026). "Bernie Sanders stumps for Democrat Analilia Mejia in crowded House race". New Jersey Monitor. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Endorses Analilia Mejia For Congress". Insider NJ. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 18, 2025). "Mejia endorsed by Working Families Party, further consolidating progressive lane". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 22, 2026). "Mejia endorsed by 1199SEIU". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 10, 2025). "Mejia gets backing from CWA Local 1037". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 10, 2025). "32BJ SEIU backs Mejia for NJ-11 special election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 8, 2025). "SEIU State Council endorses Analilia Mejia, a former SEIU organizer". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "Proud to have the support of @njcollegedems". February 1, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ a b Fox, Joey (December 19, 2025). "NJ Citizen Action endorses Mejia". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "NAKASEC Action Fund is excited to announce our New Jersey Chapter: NAKASEC Action Fund New Jersey! 🎉". January 16, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ @OurRevolution (January 19, 2026). "ENDORSEMENT 🚨 Our Revolution is proud to endorse Analilia Mejia for Congress in NJ-11" (Tweet). Retrieved January 19, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ "PCCC is proud to endorse Analilia Mejia for New Jersey for Congress because she's a proven organizer ready to fight corporate power and deliver for working people". January 22, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ @ProgressiveVic (January 18, 2026). "ENDORSEMENT ALERT! Here is our first 18 endorsements for this year's 2026 midterms" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ "Candidates Endorsed By Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption". Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Congressional Black Caucus PAC Endorses Tahesha Way for Congress". December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Blackburn, Zach (February 4, 2026). "In crowded primary, Way says she's the only candidate to counter Trump". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Fox, Joey (January 9, 2026). "Way picks up new support as part of 'Women for Tahesha Way' coalition". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 30, 2026). "Pro-Israel Democratic group endorses Tahesha Way". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ Blackburn, Zach; Fox, Joey (November 5, 2025). "Murphy wants legislature to address 'cumbersome' special election schedule for Sherrill's House seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ^ "Morris County CD11 Special Convention". December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 11th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 2, 2025). "Malinowski's internal polling gives him early edge in packed NJ-11 primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Official Special Primary Election Results: U.S. House of Representatives 11th Congressional District" (PDF). New Jersey Secretary of State. February 23, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Gagis, Joanna (February 11, 2026). "Republican in Sherrill seat race: Reform ICE, end sanctuary cities". NJ Spotlight News. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Snowflack, Fred (January 3, 2026). "Kean: 'It's Always Great to be Here' - Insider NJ". Insider NJ. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025). "Brian Bergen will support Joe Hathaway in NJ-11 special". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Joe Hathaway for Congress Announces Second Wave of Endorsements". InsiderNJ. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ Wildstein, David (February 10, 2026). "Financier who stole pension funds running for Congress in NJ-11". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "Digging Deeper into Virginia, New Jersey Returns: Missing Nonwhite Trump Voters? Changing Coalitions in New Jersey, and More". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ a b "Senator Cory Booker and Senator Andy Kim endorse Analilia Mejia". InsiderNJ. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026). "Malinowski Congratulates Mejia on 'Her Hard Won Victory'". InsiderNJ. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ a b c Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026). "Malinowski concedes NJ-11 primary to Mejia, blaming 'massive flood of dark money' for loss". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026). "Almost every N.J. congressional Democrat has endorsed Mejia in both April special, June primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026). "Sherrill endorses Mejia in special election for her old House seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (February 6, 2026). "Mejia now leads Malinowski by 676 votes, with race still uncalled". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026). "Jones: Time for Democrats to Come Together in Support of Mejia". InsiderNJ. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ "DNC Congratulates Analilia Mejia on Her Victory in Last Week's Democratic Primary". February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ Rooney, Matt (February 20, 2026). "The Varela Strain". The Save Jersey Blog. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "Morris County Democratic Committee Strongly Endorses Analilia Mejia Following CD-11 Special Election Primary and Thanks Tom Malinowski". InsiderNJ. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (February 15, 2026). "Passaic Dems endorse Mejia for full term; Way doesn't screen for endorsement". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "ATU NJ State Council Backs Endorsement of Mejia". InsiderNJ. March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ "Analilia Mejia Endorsed by Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters". Insider NJ. February 27, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (March 17, 2026). "Mejia gets NJEA endorsement for special, regular elections". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ "CHC BOLD PAC is proud to support Analilia Mejía for Congress in #NJ11". February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
- ^ "EMILYs List Endorses Analilia Mejía for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Special Election". emilyslist.org. March 13, 2026. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (March 5, 2026). "Mejia endorsed by End Citizens United". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Fernandez, Madison; Han, Daniel (March 4, 2026). "New Jersey Republicans can't quit Chris Christie". Politico. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ Wildstein, David (March 19, 2026). "Morris GOP won't endorse in U.S. Senate primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Wildstein, David (February 11, 2026). "Alex Zdan will challenge Cory Booker for U.S. Senate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "The Post endorses Joe Hathaway for Congress in NJ-11's special election". The New York Post. March 15, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ Weigel, David [@daveweigel] (March 18, 2026). "Scoop: Poll for @Analilia_Mejia in #NJ11 finds her cruising in the +9 Harris/+17 Biden seat: Mejia (D): 53% Hathaway (R): 36%. Notable in the conversation about AIPAC actually preferring Mejia bc she could be beaten later. Election is April 16" (Tweet). Retrieved March 20, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
External links
- Official campaign sites