Despite Winning New Jersey Special Election, Anti-Israel Candidate Underperforms in Heavily Jewish Town

Analilia Mejia, Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, speaks to guests after winning the election in Montclair, New Jersey, US, April 16, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

In Thursday night’s US congressional election in the 11th district of New Jersey, Jewish voters seemed to defect from the Democratic nominee in massive numbers, potentially foreshadowing a significant shift in Jewish voting patterns.

Analilia Mejia, a progressive activist known for her sharp condemnations of Israel...