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who won the nj primary

New Jersey hasn’t officially finalized all its 2026 primary results yet, and in at least one closely watched race the outcome is still not formally called as of early February 2026.

What “the NJ primary” could mean

“Who won the NJ primary” can refer to different contests:

  • A statewide primary, like for U.S. Senate or governor.
  • A party primary for the U.S. House, such as the special primary in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
  • Either the Democratic or Republican side (they can have different winners).

Because New Jersey runs many primaries on the same date and in different years, there is no single “NJ primary” winner.

The big New Jersey races in the news

Recent and upcoming highlights:

  • In the 11th Congressional District special Democratic primary (to fill Mikie Sherrill’s old House seat), progressive organizer Analilia Mejia is narrowly ahead of former Rep. Tom Malinowski, but the race remains officially uncalled as votes are still being counted.
  • Joe Hathaway is effectively the Republican nominee in that same district’s special primary, running unopposed on the GOP side.
  • Separate from 2026, Rep. Andy Kim previously won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in New Jersey with a large share of the vote, positioning him as his party’s standard-bearer for that seat.

Why there’s no single clear “winner” answer

  • Different offices (Senate, House district by district, governor, etc.) each have their own primary winners.
  • For at least one marquee 2026 House primary (NJ‑11 Democratic special), the margin is very tight and media outlets report it as “uncalled,” even though Mejia currently leads and has declared herself victorious.
  • Official certification by state election authorities can lag behind media projections.

So, how to interpret your question

If you meant:

  • “Who’s ahead in the big New Jersey House primary right now?”
    Analilia Mejia is leading the Democratic special primary in NJ‑11, but it has not been officially called yet.
  • “Who won the latest major statewide New Jersey primary?”
    A recent high‑profile case was Rep. Andy Kim winning the Democratic Senate primary, but that was a separate, earlier contest, not part of the February 2026 House special.

Quick TL;DR

  • There is no single winner of “the NJ primary” because there are many primaries.
  • In the most talked‑about 2026 House primary so far (NJ‑11 Democratic special), Analilia Mejia is currently ahead, but the race is still officially uncalled.

If you tell me which race you meant (Senate, governor, or a specific House district and party), I can narrow it down to that exact winner or current leader.