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PoliticoApr 16, 2026National News

New Jersey special House election is another test of Trump’s popularity ahead of midterms

President Trump's popularity is cited as a major factor influencing Republican performance in the New Jersey special House election.

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New Jersey Voters Decide Who Will Fill Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat
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New Jersey special House election is another test of Trump’s popularity ahead of midterms
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A New Jersey special election to fill the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill is being framed as a referendum on President Trump's popularity and his administration's foreign and domestic policies ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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