New House Democrat Analilia Mejia sworn in to fill seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill

Rep.Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., before her swearing-in ceremony Monday, April 20, 2026.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

“I join you today with a message delivered by the people of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, but echoed nationally: Stand up, defend, restore, not only our democracy, but also a just economy that actually works for working people,” Mejia declared during a speech after being sworn in.

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Analilia Mejia, a U.S.Democratic House candidate for New Jersey, speaks to supporters and members of the media at Paper Plane Coffee Co.in Montclair, N.J., Jan.29, 2026( Heather Khalifa/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Republicans now hold a slim217-214 majorityin the lower congressional chamber.

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Rep.Kevin Kiley of California switched from Republican to independent last month.

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A campaign sign for Analilia Mejia.(Getty Images)

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While Republicans currently hold the majority in both theHouse of Representativesand Senate, Democrats are aiming to change that during the 2026 midterm election cycle.