"Mejia defeated a field of 10 other Democrats in an upset primary victory earlier this year, showcasing her appeal despite being less known than her opponents."
"Hathaway has tried to paint Mejia as too left-leaning for its voters, characterizing her platform on immigration and health care as extreme."
"Democrats have returned vote-by-mail ballots by a margin of more than 3 to 1 compared to Republicans, indicating strong early support for Mejia."
Early in-person voting is taking place for the special election to fill the congressional seat left vacant by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The race features Democrat Analilia Mejia, who won a surprising primary victory, against Republican Joe Hathaway. The district is typically Democratic, but Hathaway is attempting to position Mejia as too progressive for local voters. With Election Day on April 16, early voting data shows Democrats leading in mail-in ballots, indicating potential momentum for the party ahead of the midterm elections.
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