Live Results: New Jersey special congressional election to replace Mikie Sherrill

Key Points:

• Democrat Mikie Sherrill won reelection in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District in 2024 with about 57% of the vote, maintaining Democratic strength in the district.
• Progressive candidate Mejia, backed early by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, narrowly won the February 5 Democratic special primary against a crowded field including former Rep. Tom Malinowski.
• The war in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel were major campaign issues, with Mejia criticizing Israeli actions and Netanyahu, while Republican Hathaway expressed strong support for Israel and opposed conditions on aid.
• Voter registration in the district includes approximately 230,000 Democrats, 165,000 Republicans, and 204,000 unaffiliated voters, with turnout and early voting figures indicating active participation ahead of the special election.
• The Associated Press will monitor vote counts closely, with polls closing at 8 p.m. ET, and will declare a winner only when the outcome is clear, noting that New Jersey does not have automatic recounts but allows candidates to request them.