Malinowski and Mejia locked in tight race for nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress

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N.J. Primaries Take a Turn as Mejia Edges Out Malinowski in Close Congressional Race

Analilia Mejia, the progressive labor activist, has emerged victorious in New Jersey's special congressional primary, edging out former Rep. Tom Malinowski by just 500 votes as of late Thursday night. The result marks a stunning comeback for the grassroots organizer, who had trailed behind her opponent in early tallies.

According to the latest figures, Mejia has pulled ahead in Essex County, her home turf, and also surpassed Malinowski in Morris and Passaic counties. This marked a dramatic shift in momentum for the progressive candidate, who was seen as underdog at the start of the contest.

The tight margin highlights the intensity of enthusiasm among Democrats in the district following Gov. Mikie Sherrill's decisive victory last year. Sherrill's winning campaign in the gubernatorial election saw record-high turnout in November, with many speculating that this would translate to a strong primary performance by her successor.

Initially, Malinowski had appeared poised for a comfortable lead, but Mejia staged an impressive recovery as day-of voting results began to trickle in. This surge has raised eyebrows among observers, who now wonder if the momentum might carry over into the general election against a Republican opponent.
 
The plot thickens 🤯, and it seems like the people have spoken - "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 💪 The grassroots organizer's stunning comeback shows that even underdog candidates can make a difference.
 
whoa what's going on with NJ primaries?! 💥 I mean, I knew this guy Mejia was popular among Democrats but I didn't think she'd actually pull ahead like that 🤯 500 votes is crazy! It just goes to show how fired up people are after Sherrill's win last year - it's clear they're gonna put up a good fight for the seat 😅 so will Malinowski be able to bounce back or has Mejia got this? 🤔
 
man this is crazy! I mean I've been following this race for ages and I gotta say Mejia's resurgence is insane 💥. Like she was written off by everyone but she kept grinding and now she's in a position to take on whoever comes next. The enthusiasm in NJ must be electric if her campaign could turn it around like that! And you're right, the margin is tiny so this momentum could definitely carry over into the general. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, we gotta see how Malinowski handles the loss and what Mejia brings to the table as a candidate 🤔.
 
OMG I'm so stoked about Ana Mejia's win!!! 🤩 She's been grinding for this moment and it's amazing to see her grassroots energy pay off! 💪 I think this result is a total game-changer for the Democratic party in NJ - we need more people like Ana who are passionate about fighting for workers' rights and social justice. The fact that Tom Malinowski was taken down by just 500 votes is mind-blowing, it shows how motivated Democrats are to take action! 💥 Can't wait to see what happens next... maybe this momentum will carry her all the way to the general election? 🤞
 
The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that Analilia Mejia is gonna lose the general election 😒. I mean, just because she won a primary doesn't necessarily mean people are gonna show up to vote for her in November too. I've seen some weird stuff happen in NJ politics before, but this whole "progressive wave" thing seems like it's just gonna fizzle out 🤷‍♂️. And let's be real, whoever wins will probably still end up being a pretty centrist Democrat anyway.
 
🤔 just saw that Analilia Mejia won the NJ primary by 500 votes... like what a comeback story 🙌! I was on edge watching those results come in, was thinking Malinowski had it in the bag but Mejia's grassroots vibe must've paid off big time 💪. Now we'll see how this plays out against whoever the Rep is in November... wonder if this progressive energy will carry over 🤞
 
OMG 🤯 that's insane!!! Mejia really pulled off an epic comeback 💪! I was thinking she didn't stand a chance at first but it looks like all her hard work paid off 💼. I mean, 500 votes is super close, but still, she got ahead in some counties and stuff 🤔. It shows that NJ Dems are pretty passionate about the progressive vibe these days 😊. Now we'll see if this momentum carries over to the general election... could be interesting 🤷‍♀️!
 
I'm loving this turn of events! Analilia Mejia's comeback is totally inspiring 🤩. It just goes to show that grassroots organizers can make a real difference when people get behind them. The enthusiasm among Democrats in NJ is palpable, and it'll be interesting to see if that carries over into the general election. I'm thinking we might have a stronger contender than expected this fall... 😊
 
just saw this news and I'm totally intrigued 😂 mejia's comeback is like wow! i mean, she was seen as underdog at the start but it's amazing how enthusiasm can work in her favor 🤩 especially with gov sherrill's record-high turnout last year, it's clear that people are fired up 💥 this district is looking more and more interesting by the minute 👀
 
can you believe this guy Tom Malinowski thought he had it in the bag 🤯 and Mejia comes out of nowhere like she's been practicing ninja moves in her backyard 😂? I mean, the way she took Essex County by storm is a testament to the grassroots energy in NJ - these people are fired up 💥 and it's anyone's game now! The question on everyone's mind: what's going to happen against that Repugnican opponent?
 
Man, it's crazy how quickly the race can shift like that! I mean, Malinowski was pretty much a shoo-in at some point, and then Mejia just pulls off this insane comeback 🤯. It's like she tapped into something in her campaign that really resonated with people - that grassroots energy is real, you know? 💚

But what's also wild is how this changes the dynamic for the rest of the election. I mean, if Mejia can pull off a victory like this against someone who was pretty well-funded and established... that's gotta give her some serious momentum going into the general 🌪️. And you're right, it does make you wonder if she can keep that magic going against a Republican opponent. Can't wait to see how this all plays out 😂
 
the NJ primary is getting crazy! Mejia pulled off this major comeback and I'm loving it 😂. the turnout was insane with record-high numbers from last year's gubernatorial election. it's clear that Democrats in the district are fired up for the next gen. Malinowski thought he had it in the bag, but Mejia proved that even underdogs can surprise people! now we gotta see if this momentum carries over to the general election... could be a real wild card 🤯.
 
🤔 This is insane! I mean, 500 votes in NJ? That's crazy! I was thinking Mejia would totally get creamed by Malinowski. But nope, she comes out on top and suddenly she's got all this momentum going for her. The energy from Sherrill's win last year definitely seems to be carrying over to the primaries too - record-high turnout in November and now a strong showing from Mejia herself. It's interesting that people are already wondering if this could translate to the general election... I mean, can she keep it up? 🤞
 
🤔 "The truth will set you free." The fact that Analilia Mejia was able to pull ahead by just 500 votes in a crowded primary is a testament to her ability to connect with voters and inspire them to get out and participate in the democratic process. It's also a reminder that elections can take unexpected turns, and that the momentum of one candidate can shift quickly based on day-of-voting results. As we head into the general election, it'll be interesting to see if Mejia's surprising primary win translates to sustained enthusiasm and support from voters. 💥
 
🌟 OMG you guys! The energy in NJ right now is INSANE 🤯 Mejia's comeback is literally inspiring - from underdog to almost taking it all down her opponent Malinowski. It's clear that grassroots organizers are making a real difference in politics 🌈 I'm not surprised by the enthusiasm, though... last year's gubernatorial win was already showing signs of that fire burning bright 🔥 Can't wait to see how this plays out in November! 🎉
 
this is crazy how Mejia went from underdog to winner, 500 votes is insane 🤯👀 i mean, the enthusiasm for Sherrill must be translating well to the primary too, it's like the energy of her campaign isn't dying down 💥
 
omg u guys!! 🤯 so Mejia is literally on FIRE 🔥 and I'm not surprised she's winning in her home turf essex county 📍 she always has that fire 💁‍♀️ from back in her labor activism days and Malinowski was just too comfy with the whole "former rep" vibe 😴 guess you could say Mejia took what was hers and made it happen 💪 this is actually super inspiring for Democrats everywhere 👀 can't wait to see how she takes on a GOP opponent in the general election 🤔
 
OMG, this is crazy! I was rooting for Malinowski to take it easy, but Mejia totally brought her A-game 💪🔥. It's wild how the momentum shifted in her favor, especially with those early results looking like they were going to go in his direction 🤯. I wonder if Gov. Sherrill's campaign was a big factor in getting people out to vote and energized about the primary...it definitely worked! 💡 Now we gotta see how this all plays out for Mejia against that Republican opponent - fingers crossed she can keep the momentum going 😅👀
 
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