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April 20, 2026
Analilia Mejia sworn into the House of Representatives
- Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn in as the newest member of the House after winning a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.
- Her election narrows the Republican majority to 217-214, increasing the stakes for party-line votes.
- Mejia, a progressive backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has advocated for abolishing ICE and aims to restore democracy and create a just economy.
3 Sources
- Mejia sworn in to the HouseApr 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM · Politico
- Mejia sworn in, filling Sherrill's seat and further narrowing GOP House majorityApr 21, 2026 at 12:08 AM · The Hill
- New House Democrat Analilia Mejia sworn in to fill seat vacated by Mikie SherrillApr 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM · Fox News