Analilia Mejia wins NJ special election

The victory ensures that Democrats maintain a crucial seat in the House, where Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority.

Mejia's performance significantly outpaced previous Democratic results in the district, signaling strong progressive momentum ahead of the November midterms.

Her campaign focused heavily on protecting immigrant rights and opposing the ongoing war in Iran, which she called a 'disaster' for working families.

The win is seen as a major boost for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and a rebuke to President Trump's recent policy shifts.