Tough talk from @AnaliliaForNJ in her victory speech in NJ CD 11 www.njspotlightnews.org

11th Congressional District Special Election Results | NJ Spotlight News Live results of the election to fill the seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill until Jan. 3.

Crowd at @analiliafornj.bsky.social HQ hearing from Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, longtime union leader Hetty Rosenstein and others as they wait for the main attraction after a very early call by AP. Results: www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/11th...

There was just 1 debate.
Joe Hathaway was endorsed by many Republicans & campaigned as a moderate who does not always agree with Trump. Many unions and pro-democracy orgs and Dem leaders endorsed @analiliafornj.bsky.social, a progressive who calls for abolishing ICE

This special election is especially relevant given the balance of power in the House. It's one of 4 open seats at a time when Republicans hold a five-vote margin.

NJ CD11, ~10% of registrants have voted. 61% Dem, 25% GOP, 14% Other. Early in-person done. VBMs still coming in - deadline 8 pm tomorrow (if using USPS, bring to counter for hand stamp or your vote may not count)
Polls open 6 am - 8 pm tomorrow.
More info: www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...

The VBM turnout alone is close to 36K, about 43% of all those who got a mail-in ballot. Overall turnout so far about 9% of about 603K registrants

Early voting update in NJ CD 11:
54.3K total, 62% Dem, 25% GOP, 14% other
Election is just two days away now. In-person early voting ends today at 8 p.m. Polls open at 6 am and close at 8 pm Thursday.
More info: www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...

Norm in these races has been ~D+20 going into Election Day. This is looking like a blowout. Which likely helps insulate Mejia from a strong Republican challenger going forward for a while.

More than 50K have voted early in NJ CD11 @analiliafornj.bsky.social and Joe Hathaway 62% Dem, 24% GOP, 14% Other
Still haven't voted? Check out our voter guide www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...

Today's update, thru April 9

Latest early voting numbers, thru end of day April 8

Voters choosing Sherrill replacement in 11th Congressional District | NJ Spotlight News Registered Democrats are casting more ballots than Republicans, according to analysis of mail and early in-person returns

Voting started in NJ CD11 special election. 66% of early voters are Dems. Updating the numbers www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/vote...
Important points: Only those who live in CD11 and are already registered can vote.
Early in-person voting ends April 14.
Election Day is April 16 (6 am - 8 pm)

Well that didn't take long.
NJ & 22 states sue Trump Admin over "unlawful Executive Order attempting to exert federal control over elections" That's the Mar. 31 EO re USPS and voting lists. NJ has been sued by feds for refusing to turn over voter rolls
files.constantcontact.com/1e111cc1901/...

Regulate data centers to prevent higher power rates, report urges | NJ Spotlight News 'Hidden costs' run from few permanent jobs to more pollution, policy group says, and New Jersey in a position to shape regional standards

A new report says the significant electricity rate hikes that hit consumers hard in NJ last year were mostly due to increased data center power usage and a lack of new energy sources.
Reporting by @colleenodea.bsky.social @njspotlightnews.org.

The Trump administration is building a national detention and deportation machine, including in New Jersey.

My colleagues (like Colleen) and I at @njspotlightnews.org are all over this topic --->
#ICE #deportation

Immigrant-protection bills head to Sherrill after fierce debate | NJ Spotlight News 'Direct attack on law enforcement,' one Republican says, while Democrats hail push against federal policies

From @colleenodea.bsky.social: Immigrant-protection bills head to Sherrill after fierce debate www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/03/immi...

Opinion | The $1.3-Million-a-Minute War

"For a bit more than two weeks of this war, we could offer free college education to every American family earning less than $125,000 annually" www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/o... by @nickkristof.bsky.social

By not consulting with Roxbury or considering the views of opponents, who have been attending regular Roxbury council meetings for months, “the federal government has ignored its own regulations, which require open communication with states and local government,” Davenport said.

NJ AG Davenport: Trump administration failed to meet federal standards requiring govt to assess & mitigate local environmental harms in cooperation with state & local govt. NEPA requires the govt to, at minimum, issue an environmental assessment of the property.
It was not done.

After rumors swirled for three month about ICE’s interest in the site, DHS bought the vacant three-year old warehouse last month for $129 million, more than twice its assessed value. At no point before the sale did federal officials consult with township officials.

New Jersey, Roxbury sue to block ICE plan for detention center | NJ Spotlight News Similar litigation in Maryland, where federal judge extended injunction holding up a similarly sized project

NJ and Roxbury sue feds over planned immigrant detention center. From Gov. Mikie Sherrill: “The administration may think it's above the law, but it will soon find out that that is not the case.” @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/03/new-...

ICE Saga Putting Heat on Tony Bucco - Insider NJ The Ice saga continues, with the latest target being New Jersey's top Republican - Anthony M. Bucco, the Senate Minority Leader.

Many people also criticized Roxbury attorney and NJ Senator Bucco of at least the potential for a conflict of interest based on his actions re immigration as a senator Bucco stongly denied that. www.insidernj.com/ice-saga-put...

Residents press Roxbury to fight harder against latest ICE immigrant detention facility | NJ Spotlight News Town joins others looking to fight Trump mass deportation plans

DHS paid more than 2x the assessed value of a Roxbury warehouse for ICE detention. Twp conferring with NJ AG over possible suit. @NJSpotlightNews.com
www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/02/resi...

Thanks. I think the township is exploring a challenge based on NEPA

@lohplaces.bsky.social A colleague heard you speak at a conference & thought you might be a good source for a story about the DHS purchase of a warehouse in NJ for an ICE facility. What, if anything, can the town do to stop or limit this site? Does federal property supersede local zoning laws? Tnx

NJ starting to fall in line behind Mejia in NJ CD11 but for some it's only for the special primary

In NJ CD11, Analilia Mejia's lead increased again with update today, now up 889 over Tom Malinowski. Counties reporting 3,195 VBM and provisional ballots to count. Malinowski would have to win ~64% of those to win the seat.

Looking harder for @tommalinowski.bsky.social with each update in NJ CD 11. @analiliafornj.bsky.social now leads by 868, 1.4 pct

It sure looks that way

That process ends Feb. 17.
Provisional ballots are the last ones to be counted, typically at the end of the process.