""She's probably too progressive for most Democrats in the district," said Matt Hale, Seton Hall political professor."
"Hathaway has tried to paint Mejia as too extreme. He's said that she is pushing 'a radical socialist economic agenda.'"
"In recent elections around the country, Democrats have picked off state Senate seats in Texas, Mississippi and Florida that were previously considered safe for Republicans."
"In New Jersey, President Donald Trump's favorability has dipped to a paltry 26% in the most recent polls."
In New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, voters will choose between Democrat Analilia Mejia, who advocates for progressive policies, and Republican Joe Hathaway, a moderate. Early voting suggests Mejia is favored to win, continuing the trend of Democratic success in the district since it flipped in 2018. Mejia's performance will indicate the strength of progressive candidates heading into the midterms. Hathaway has labeled Mejia's policies as extreme and faces challenges due to declining support for Trump among voters.
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