NJ-11: Analilia Mejia tells Democratic bosses to remain neutral [View all]

Saying that Democrats are “exhausted by insider politics,” congressional candidate Analilia Mejia has asked Democratic party leaders in New Jersey’s 11th district to stay neutral in the February 4 special primary to fill the seat of Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey’s 11th district.

“A compressed timeline already makes it difficult for voters to learn about all of the incredibly qualified candidates running. The last thing we need is a rushed process that puts a finger on the scale,” Mejia said in a letter to Democratic county committee members. “We can’t tell people we’re fighting for democracy in Washington while participating in processes here at home that feel rigged from the start.”

Mejia, a veteran labor organizer and Glen Ridge resident, served as the national political director for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign in 2020; Sanders has endorsed her to replace Sherrill.

Essex and Morris Democrats have scheduled an endorsement convention to award the use of the organization’s slogan in a contest that includes no other offices. Passaic Democrats typically hold a screening committee, but the party has not indicated whether it will endorse for the special primary.


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