"Driving the news: The 13-candidate Democratic primary to replace now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's 11th congressional district ended in a dead heat between progressive organizer Analilia Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski. With several thousand provisional and late mail-in still to be counted as of Friday, Mejia led Malinowski by 500 votes, 28.75% to 27.97%, according to the Associated Press. Mejia trailed many of her opponents in fundraising, bringing in just $420,000 to Malinowski's $1.2 million."
"The intrigue: AIPAC spent over $2 million against Malinowski - a mainstream Democrat who had the group's support in the past - for his willingness to condition aid to Israel. The group reportedly favored former Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who had support from parts of the Democratic Party establishment. Observers say that created an opening for Mejia, the most prominent progressive in the race, who was endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and the Progressive Caucus."
A 13-candidate Democratic primary in New Jersey's 11th district ended in a dead heat between progressive organizer Analilia Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski. Mejia led by roughly 500 votes with several thousand provisional and late mail-in ballots still to be counted. Mejia raised about $420,000 compared with Malinowski's $1.2 million. AIPAC spent over $2 million against Malinowski over his willingness to condition aid to Israel and reportedly favored Tahesha Way. Mejia received endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Progressive Caucus. Democrats expressed concern about rising progressive anti-establishment energy and moderates splitting votes.
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