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Local News 8via CNNApr 16, 2026Local News

A New Jersey special election could soon narrow the House GOP’s razor-thin majority

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a shrinking House majority if the Democratic favored candidate wins the New Jersey special election.

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A New Jersey special election for the 11th District could further shrink the GOP's slim House majority. Progressive Analilia Mejia, endorsed by Bernie Sanders, is favored to win against Republican Joe Hathaway after a contentious primary involving AIPAC-linked spending.

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