Pluribus AI 2026 Election

2026 Midterms · U.S. House · New Jersey Safe

New Jersey — 11th District

Portrait of Analilia Mejia

Democratic

Analilia Mejia

Incumbent

Portrait of Joe Hathaway

Republican

Joe Hathaway

Incumbent Democrat Analilia Mejia faces Republican nominee Joe Hathaway in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District general election on November 3, 2026. Mejia took office in April 2026 after winning a special election to replace Mikie Sherrill, who resigned upon being elected governor. The race contrasts Mejia's progressive platform—centered on Medicare for All, wealth taxes, student loan cancellation, and public housing—against Hathaway's conservative approach focused on tax relief for first-time homebuyers, price transparency, capping student loan interest, and spending discipline. Major election handicappers (Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, DDHQ/The Hill) rate the race as Solid or Safe Democratic.

01

Healthcare

high salience

Mejia advocates replacing private insurance with universal Medicare for All, whereas Hathaway opposes government-run healthcare in favor of price transparency, PBM reform, and expanded Health Savings Accounts.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
02

Housing & Homeownership

high salience

Mejia seeks to construct 8.5 million public housing units and ban private equity home purchases, while Hathaway proposes federal tax freezes and refundable credits specifically for first-time homebuyers.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
03

Higher Education & Student Debt

high salience

Mejia calls for canceling all student loan debt and granting free public college tuition, whereas Hathaway opposes debt cancellation in favor of capping loan interest rates and investing in vocational training.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
04

Taxes & Economic Policy

high salience

Mejia advocates for taxing fortunes over $50 million and making initial wages tax-free, while Hathaway focuses on curbing federal spending, cutting small business red tape, and enforcing pay-as-you-go rules.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
05

Childcare & Family Support

high salience

Mejia supports direct federal caps on childcare expenses funded by corporate wealth taxes, whereas Hathaway advocates expanding the Child Tax Credit and dedicated family tax breaks.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
06

Infrastructure & Transportation

high salience

Both candidates prioritize fully funding the Gateway Tunnel, but Mejia focuses on direct NJ Transit funding increases while Hathaway emphasizes One Seat Ride options and highway corridor repairs.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
07

Energy & Climate

medium salience

Mejia advocates for clean energy investments and a moratorium on AI data centers, whereas Hathaway supports an all-of-the-above policy expanding oil and gas while opposing offshore wind turbines.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
08

Government Reform, Ethics & Democracy

medium salience

Mejia advocates for constitutional campaign finance amendments and Supreme Court term limits, while Hathaway emphasizes cutting federal agency redundancy and curbing government spending growth.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources
09

Public Safety, Border Security & Foreign Policy

medium salience

Mejia calls for abolishing ICE and protecting due process rights, whereas Hathaway supports funding law enforcement, securing the border, and supporting allies like Israel and Ukraine.

Analilia Mejia No documented position in our sources
Joe Hathaway No documented position in our sources