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2026Final resultsSpecial election

2026 special election for New Jersey's 11th District

U.S. House · New Jersey

Analilia Mejia (D) won with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Joe Hathaway (R) by 20.8 points.

Analilia MejiaDemocrat · winner
60.2%81,825
Joe HathawayRepublican
39.4%53,520
Alan BondOther party
0.5%625
135,970 votes

Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 13, 2026, 8:26 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2026

Races before and after

EvenD+18.82022D+14.72024D+8.62024 Pres.D+20.82026 special electionD+22.52026

Source: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)

The candidates

Analilia Mejia (D)Joe Hathaway (R)

Also on the ballot: Alan Bond (Other party), 0.5%