Bernie Sanders-backed Democrat wins key House race as GOP fails to expand fragile majority
A Democrat backed by progressive champions Bernie Sanders and AOC has won a key House race in northern New Jersey, thwarting Republican efforts to expand their fragile majority. The victory came in a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district.
A Democrat backed by progressive champions Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a key House race in northern New Jersey, thwarting Republicans' efforts to expand their fragile majority. The victory came in a vacant U.S. House seat in the blue-leaning district. Mejia's win was seen as a significant boost for Democrats, who failed to capitalize on Republican mistakes in other districts. The outcome marked a modest success for progressive candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.
