New Jersey's 11th Congressional District to Hold Special Election on Thursday
A special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District will take place on Thursday, featuring candidates from the Republican, Democratic, and independent parties. The election follows recent exits from the House by two representatives.
Architect of the Capitol / Wikimedia (Public Domain)A special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District is scheduled for Thursday. The election comes in the wake of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales exiting their positions in the House.
The candidates for the special election include Republican Joe Hathaway, Democrat Analilia Mejia, and independent Alan Bond. Mejia is a former political staffer for Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign.
Mikie Sherrill serves as the governor of New Jersey. The election is significant as it fills a vacancy in the House, where Mike Johnson is the Speaker. The outcome may influence the balance of power in the House as both parties seek to strengthen their representation.
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-04-16
Special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District scheduled.
1 sourceUSA Today - 2026-04-15
Rep. Eric Swalwell exited his position in the House.
1 sourceUSA Today - 2026-04-15
Rep. Tony Gonzales exited his position in the House.
1 sourceUSA Today
Potential Impact
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The election outcome may affect the balance of power in the House.
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Increased voter engagement in New Jersey's 11th District.
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