US EditionIn New Jersey Election Results, Signs of Defections Among Jewish Democrats
Mejia won by 19.5 points, but analysts said attacks over her Israel stance drove some Jewish Democrats to back Joe Hathaway or stay home.
- On Thursday, progressive activist Analilia Mejia won the special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, securing 77,856 votes against Republican opponent Joe Hathaway, who garnered 52,324 votes .
- Mejia, who accused Israel of 'genocide' after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, faced intense criticism from some Jewish voters throughout her campaign regarding Middle East policy.
- Results in Livingston Township and Millburn Township showed notable defections among Jewish Democrats, with Mejia trailing former Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 performance by 17 percentage points in Livingston and 22 points in Millburn.
- Dan Cassino, director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll, stated that attacks on Mejia's stance on Israel were effective, suggesting strategists will likely deploy similar messaging in November.
- Democratic strategist Alex Kellner suggests the party could head for a 'massive wave of victories' in November reminiscent of Republicans' 2010 midterm success, though protest votes may signal broader challenges.
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