Analilia Mejia, a progressive Democrat and former state official, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The seat is currently held by Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who is not seeking re-election and is instead running for governor.
Mejia, a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Phil Murphy and former executive director of the New Jersey Working Families Alliance, secured the nomination. The primary race was competitive, with significant attention on the candidates' policy positions and the influence of external spending groups.
The victory sets up a general election contest for the House seat in November 2025. The district, which includes parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties, is considered solidly Democratic, giving Mejia a strong advantage in the fall.
