Overview
- The Associated Press called the race a week after the Feb. 5 vote, following a slow count and early projections that were later retracted, with Mejia at about 29.3% to Tom Malinowski’s 27.6%.
- Malinowski conceded earlier in the week and endorsed Mejia for the special general election.
- Most of New Jersey’s Democratic congressional delegation has now backed Mejia, with Rep. Josh Gottheimer a notable holdout.
- The primary drew heavy outside spending and centered on divides over Israel policy and immigration, as Mejia, a Bernie Sanders ally who has called to abolish ICE, consolidated progressive support.
- The April 16 winner will serve the rest of Mikie Sherrill’s term in a district that has trended Democratic, with a separate June primary for the full term still ahead.