New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

"Former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski started election night with a significant lead over Analilia Mejia, based largely on early results from mail-in ballots. The margin narrowed as results from votes cast that day were tallied. With more than 61,000 votes counted, Mejia led Malinowski by 486, or less than 1 percentage point. All three counties in the district report some mail-in ballots yet to be processed. Also, mail-in ballots postmarked by election day can arrive as late as Wednesday and still be counted."

"He had the endorsement of New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim, who has built support among progressive groups. Mejia, a former head of the Working Families Alliance in the state and political director for Sanders during his 2020 presidential run, had the Vermont independent senator's endorsement as well as that of U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez of New York. She also worked in President Joe Biden's Labor Department as deputy director of the women's bureau."

The New Jersey special Democratic primary for the House seat vacated after Mikie Sherill became governor remained too close to call as mail-in ballots continued to be processed. With more than 61,000 votes counted, Analilia Mejia led Tom Malinowski by 486 votes, under 1 percent. Early mail-in results had favored Malinowski, while ballots cast on election day tightened the margin. Mail-in ballots postmarked by election day can arrive and be counted through the following Wednesday. The Democratic nominee will face Republican Joe Hathaway on April 16.

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