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Contact:
Collin Rees, collin [at] priceofoil.org
National Environmental Groups Endorse Analilia Mejía for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District
Move Signals Consolidation around Special Primary Winner
National environmental groups Oil Change Action, Food & Water Action, Climate Hawks Vote, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and GrayPAC are endorsing Analilia Mejía in all elections this year in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
Mejía won the Democratic nomination by campaigning on a progressive environmental platform including stopping the costly data center buildout, improving New Jersey’s public transportation infrastructure, and holding polluters accountable with legislation like the Make Polluters Pay act.
Mejía won the February 4 special primary election to nab the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, advancing to the April 16 special election against Republican Joe Hathaway. Mejía is the prohibitive favorite to win and serve out the remainder now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s term. Mejía is also concurrently running for election in the 2026 midterm election. Former Rep. Tom Malinowski and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of whom ran against Mejía in the February 4 primary, have endorsed her, as have Sen. Corey Booker, Sen. Andy Kim, Rep. Lamonica McIver, and other members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation.
Collin Rees, Campaigns Manager at Oil Change Action, said:
“Analilia Mejía understands that fighting for a future where everyone can thrive means taking on Big Oil and Gas with bold plans to phase out fossil fuels and make polluters pay. We’re proud to endorse her for Congress as a fighter for the people of New Jersey and a better future.”
Matt Smith, New Jersey Director at Food & Water Action, said:
“Analilia Mejía has been a longtime ally of ours since her time running the New Jersey Working Families Party. We’re thrilled to be helping to send one of New Jersey’s very best organizers to Congress to pass ambitious climate legislation and to hold Trump accountable.”
RL Miller, Political Director at Climate Hawks Vote, said:
“Analilia Mejía has earned our respect with her thoughtful, people-centered approach to policy. We’re looking forward to working with her in Congress to stand up against Trump and then move forward with progressive policies.”
Stephanie Kurose, Northeast Political Director at the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, said:
“Analilia Mejía has dedicated her entire career to fighting corporate greed and special interests to protect the people of New Jersey. Now more than ever, we need to elect leaders with unshakeable values who aren’t afraid to stand up to Trump and his Republican cronies in Congress. Mejía is the progressive champion we need and we’re excited to endorse her.”
Mike Johnson, Democracy Campaigns Manager at Third Act, said:
“Our leaders in New Jersey are enthusiastic in their support for Analilia Mejía — they know that she has the values and vision to build a vibrant future and will be a champion for elders concerned about the state of our democracy and climate.”
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