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Meet the New Socialist Congresswoman from New Jersey!

Ananlilia Mejia’s decisive win in the seat formerly held by New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill should send political shockwaves. 

Chris Talgo | April 18, 2026

Amidst the ongoing conflict in Iran, a major political event took place in the United States on April 16, 2026, that deserves more attention and scrutiny than the mainstream media will likely devote to it. The event to which I refer to is the victory of Analilia Mejia in the New Jersey special election for congressional district 11.

Mejia’s decisive win in the seat formerly held by New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill should send political shockwaves because I think it is more than fair to say that she will likely be perhaps the most socialistic member of Congress.

When asked if she would join “The Squad” shortly before the election, Mejia played coy. However, she was endorsed very early in the race by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), a self-avowed democratic socialist, who holds much sway within the Squad.

“Analilia Mejia is a fighter for working people who has been on the frontlines of some of our most critical battles -- from immigrant rights and universal healthcare to higher wages and real accountability for the powerful. I know she will bring that fight to Congress on day one and I am proud to support her run to represent NJ-11 in Congress,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement on........

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