Progressives notch another win over Democratic moderates as Sanders-AOC ally nears Congress

A progressive organizer backed by left-wing champions Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one step away from winning a seat in Congress.

Analilia Mejia, who has made rebuilding the Democratic Party a central pillar of her campaign, is the front-runner in an April special congressional election for a blue-leaning district in New Jersey after pulling off a major upset in last week's Democratic primary.

The ballot box showdown, where Mejia narrowly edged out front-runner former Rep.