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Analilia Mejia wins Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th District special election
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Progressive organizer Analilia Mejia, a former senior aide on Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, has won the Democratic primary for a special U.S. House election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, positioning her as the favorite in the heavily Democratic seat ahead of an April general election.
A New Jersey man has been arrested after allegedly setting a fire inside a Maryland Walmart to distract staff while stealing jewelry worth about $10,000. Anthony J. Rhodes, 36, faces multiple charges including first-degree arson.
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A Lakewood Township father pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and received a 25-year prison sentence after fatally beating his three-month-old daughter.
Christopher Blevins has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Laura Hughes. The 46-year-old strangled the 50-year-old mother of two before stuffing her body in a refrigerator and transporting it to Belleplain State Forest. Authorities discovered the remains in December 2024.
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The Mayo Performing Arts Center in New Jersey announced that tickets for several upcoming performances, including the KPop tribute Forever KPop, will go on sale this Friday. The lineup features a mix of tribute acts, bluegrass innovators, and rock veterans scheduled for 2026. This release highlights MPAC's commitment to diverse musical offerings in the region.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski conceded Tuesday to progressive activist Analilia Mejia in the Democratic special primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, a contest to fill the seat vacated when Mikie Sherrill stepped down to become governor. The race had not been called by The Associated Press as mail-in ballots were still being counted, but Mejia was set to face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April 16 special general election.
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Voters in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District headed to the polls on Thursday for a special Democratic primary to fill the seat vacated by newly elected Governor Mikie Sherrill. The crowded field of 11 candidates highlights tensions between progressive and moderate wings of the party, with immigration enforcement emerging as a key issue. The winner will face Republican Joe Hathaway in an April general election.
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