Former Rep. Tom Malinowski conceded the special election primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District to activist Analilia Mejia.
Malinowski was seen as a more centrist establishment candidate, with his defeat marking another triumph for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. He congratulated Mejia on her “hard-won victory,” and said he would support her in the April general election.
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His statement was notable for condemning the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, blaming its “massive flood of dark money” on “dishonest ads” in large part for the outcome.
Mejia posted a GIF of pop star Bad Bunny emotionally reacting to winning a Grammy award in response.
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