NJ-11: Tahesha Way won't run in June primary, clearing Mejia's path
Former Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way won’t run for the 11th congressional district again this year, ending more than a month of speculation and likely giving Analilia Mejia a clear path to the Democratic nomination for a full term.
In a statement posted to social media, Way said she is “not going anywhere,” but has decided against a second campaign for now. Her statement does not mention the progressive Mejia, who is likely to win a partial term in Congress next month.
“Since the special primary, I have been deeply humbled by the outreach of so many who encouraged me to run in the June primary for Congress in NJ-11,” she said. “After many conversations with my family, who are my greatest calling, I have decided that this is not the right moment for another campaign.”
A former New Jersey Secretary of State who served as the state’s #2 for two years, Way was one of 11 Democrats who competed in the February 5 special primary to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill. She began that campaign as an underdog, but heavy spending from several outside groups – particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which directly attacked one of her top opponents and indirectly funded a pro-Way group – pushed her into the top tier.
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