Progressive candidate Analilia Mejia scored a surprise victory in New Jersey's Democratic congressional primary, defeating former Representative Tom Malinowski. Mejia, backed by prominent left-wing figures including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, campaigned on abolishing immigration enforcement and other progressive policies. Her win was seen as a significant boost for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party, as she overcame heavy spending from opposition groups and divided moderate votes. Mejia will now face Republican candidate Joe Hathaway in the upcoming special election, with the district remaining a focal point for both parties amid a closely divided House of Representatives.