Analilia Mejia

Progressive Democrats in Michigan report momentum as Mallory McMorrow exits her Senate race, narrowing the primary to Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Rep. Analilia Mejia endorses El-Sayed, citing his potential to replicate Bernie Sanders-endorsed primary successes. Polls show El-Sayed leading Stevens in a pro-El-Sayed super PAC survey and William Lawrence holding an edge in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

New Jersey Rep. Analilia Mejia confirmed her worst fears during visits to Delaney Hall and Elizabeth Detention Center, citing poor medical care, inadequate food, and unregulated temperatures. The visit revealed concerning conditions at the state's immigration detention centers.

House Democrats highlighted poor medical conditions and overcrowding at Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, with detainees reporting inadequate care including a diabetic detainee receiving only a quarter of her medications. The facility, operated by GEO Group under a $1 billion contract, has drawn national scrutiny following lawsuits and protests.

Massive protests at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in New Jersey have positioned the state at the center of a national immigration debate. Rep. Analilia Mejia discusses the situation at Delaney Hall, highlighting concerns about conditions, including a case involving a pregnant individual.

Protesters gathered at the US Capitol to advocate for voting rights following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated part of the Voting Rights Act. Rally participants, including Kentravius Coleman and members of Congress, criticized the decision and called for accountability to protect minority representation.

Protesters gathered at the U.S. Capitol to advocate for voting rights following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down federal protections against racial gerrymandering in Louisiana. Rally participants, including activists and lawmakers, emphasized the need for accountability and highlighted concerns over reduced minority representation.

Protesters gathered on Capitol Hill to demand accountability after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 decision. The ruling declared Louisiana’s congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, reducing protections for minority voting power. Rally attendees, including activists and lawmakers, called for systemic changes to counteract the decision’s impact.

Protesters gathered at the US Capitol to advocate for voting rights following a Supreme Court decision that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act, specifically targeting Louisiana's congressional map. Rally participants, including activists and lawmakers, emphasized the need for accountability and highlighted the impact of the ruling on minority representation.

Protesters gathered at the US Capitol to advocate for voting rights following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act. The 6-3 decision invalidated federal protections against racial gerrymandering in Louisiana's congressional map, prompting calls for accountability and changes in representation.

Protesters gathered at the U.S. Capitol to advocate for voting rights following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated part of the Voting Rights Act. The ruling, which deemed Louisiana’s congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, prompted activists and lawmakers to demand accountability and highlight concerns over minority representation.

Protesters gathered at the US Capitol to oppose a Supreme Court decision that invalidated part of the Voting Rights Act, specifically a ruling that deemed Louisiana’s congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Activists and lawmakers, including Kentravius Coleman and U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia, emphasized the need for accountability and highlighted the impact on minority voting power.

Rep. Delia Ramirez and Rep. Analilia Mejia introduced the Living Wage for All Act, a federal $25 minimum wage bill backed by over 100 organizations including the NAACP, AFT, and NEA. The coalition emphasizes eliminating subminimum wages and building on the Fight for $15 movement, with support from progressive groups and lawmakers.

Newly sworn-in Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) declined to commit to supporting House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) for Speaker if Democrats regain the House in November, emphasizing the need for a discussion on party leadership strategies.

Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives after winning a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, replacing Mikie Sherrill who vacated the seat for a gubernatorial run. Mejia, backed by progressive figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, advocates for abolishing ICE. Republicans maintain a slim House majority amid political shifts.

Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to replace Mikie Sherrill, who vacated the seat after winning New Jersey's gubernatorial election. Mejia, a progressive backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, won a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District and advocates for abolishing ICE. Republicans maintain a slim House majority following Rep. Kevin Kiley's switch to independent.

Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) was sworn in to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, reducing the GOP majority in the House. She defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in a special election following the vacancy caused by Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat.

Democratic candidates have consistently outperformed Kamala Harris in most state and federal elections since Trump's inauguration, with a POLITICO analysis showing 193 out of 229 races saw left-leaning shifts. Republicans argue the trend is exaggerated due to low turnout in special elections and differences in candidate performance.

Analilia Mejia, a progressive backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, won a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. Her platform included Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, and abolishing ICE, with her victory signaling strong support for progressive policies in a suburban district.

Analilia Mejia, a progressive backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, won a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. Her platform included Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, and abolishing ICE. She will serve the remaining eight months of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's term.

The US House approved a short-term extension of a controversial warrantless surveillance law until April 30, defeating Republican attempts to secure longer-term renewals. Key developments include a New Jersey special election win by progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia, ICE director Todd Lyons stepping down, and Trump's nomination of CDC leader Erica Schwartz amid criticism from Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the US House, retaining the 11th district seat for Democrats in a House where Republicans hold a thin majority. She defeated Republican Joe Hathaway, leveraging a platform opposing Donald Trump and backed by Bernie Sanders.

Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the New Jersey special House election to fill the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. NBC News projected Mejia's victory, marking a key political outcome in the district.

Democrat Analilia Mejia has been projected to win the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District House seat, which was previously held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The Associated Press reported the projected victory, marking a shift in representation for the district.

Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway, according to NBC News projections.

Analilia Mejia, a Democrat, won a New Jersey special election to fill the House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The victory secures her position in New Jersey's 11th congressional district.

Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey House seat in a special election, succeeding former Rep. Mikie Sherrill and defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. The victory, which benefits progressives, highlights Mejia's ties to Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign.

Democrat Analilia Mejia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, won a key House race in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, preventing Republicans from expanding their majority. The victory secures the final eight months of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's term.

Democrat Analilia Mejia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, defeated GOP candidate Joe Hathaway in a special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. The victory preserved the district's Democratic lean and prevented Republicans from expanding their fragile House majority.

Democrat Analilia Mejia faces Republican Joe Hathaway in a New Jersey House special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejia's primary victory earlier this year was a progressive win, and she is expected to defeat Hathaway. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT.

Voters in northern New Jersey will elect a candidate to fill the House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Republican Joe Hathaway, a councilman in Randolph, N.J., faces Democrat Analilia Mejia, a former Bernie Sanders campaign aide, and independent Alan Bond in the race.

Republican Joe Hathaway seeks to flip New Jersey's 11th Congressional District in a special election against Democrat Analilia Mejia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The race, in a blue-leaning district previously won by 15 points by Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill, highlights GOP efforts to secure a House majority amid a challenging political climate.

Republican Joe Hathaway seeks to flip New Jersey's 11th Congressional District in a special election against Democrat Analilia Mejia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The race follows Governor Mikie Sherrill's resignation and tests GOP chances in a blue-leaning district previously won by Sherrill by 15 points.

New Jersey voters are participating in a special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill. Key candidates include Councilman Joe Hathaway of Randolph Township and Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of Popular Democracy.

Republican Joe Hathaway is running in a New Jersey congressional special election against Democrat Analilia Mejia, who is backed by progressive figures Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The race highlights ideological divides between Hathaway's 'common sense' approach and Mejia's left-leaning policies, with implications for the GOP's fragile House majority.

Republican Joe Hathaway is running in a New Jersey congressional special election against Democrat Analilia Mejia, who is backed by progressive figures Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The race highlights tensions between moderate and progressive Democrats as the GOP seeks to flip a blue-leaning district.

Democrats are seeking to maintain their recent special election gains. Analilia Mejia is running as the Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 11th congressional district.

House Speaker Mike Johnson gains a new Republican ally, Clay Fuller, after his victory in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election. The GOP maintains a narrow House majority, but Democrats could gain seats through upcoming elections in New Jersey and California.

Analilia Mejia's potential win in New Jersey's House seat could boost progressives ahead of midterms. The victory would follow several progressive gains as the Democratic party debates its direction. Mejia, a Bernie Sanders aide, is running to fill Mikie Sherrill's former seat.