More than 61,000 votes have been tallied in New Jersey’s special Democratic primary, with candidate Mejia holding a narrow lead over Malinowski by less than one percentage point. The final outcome has yet to be determined as counting proceeds.
The winner of the Democratic primary will go on to compete against Republican Joe Hathaway in the general election scheduled for April.
**Why this matters**
The Democratic nominee will play a key role in the upcoming general election, which could impact the political balance in the district. The close race highlights the competitive nature of the primary and the importance of every vote.
Source: NewsData