Mejia wins NJ special election

The victory maintains Democratic control of the seat previously held by Mikie Sherrill, who resigned to run for governor.

Mejia ran on a platform of Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, and the abolition of ICE, signaling a potential shift to the left for the district.

Her win is seen as a boost for the progressive wing of the party ahead of the November midterms.

Republican leaders have expressed concern over the result, which they view as a sign of deepening partisan polarization in the state.