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Analilia Mejia, a top staffer to Bernie Sanders in 2020, may seek Sherrill congressional seat
Analilia Mejia, a top staffer to Bernie Sanders in 2020, may seek Sherrill congressional seat
Progressive activist and labor leader taking steps to join NJ-11 special election
By David Wildstein, November 14 2025 2:33 pm
The national political director of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign might enter the race for Mike Sherrill’s congressional seat in New Jersey’s 11th district.
Analilia Mejia, a top progressive activist and former director of New Jersey Working Families, is nearing a decision on whether to join the already crowded field in a Democratic primary that will likely be held during the last week of January or the first week of February.