Analilia Mejia wins special election

In a significant win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, Analilia Mejia has secured a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Mejia, a former top aide to Senator Bernie Sanders, campaigned on a platform of direct opposition to the Trump administration's policies.

Her victory comes despite a strong Republican effort to flip the district in a year of economic uncertainty.

The result maintains the narrow balance of power in the House as both parties prepare for the full midterm cycle.