We are proud to endorse Analilia Mejia for the April 16, 2026 Special General Election to represent NJ 11th in Congress.
It is ESSENTIAL that we send a Democrat to Washington to fill this seat. A fighter who will stand up to Trump, not serve as a rubber stamp for him. A fighter who will represent everyone in our communities. In a House of Representatives where the margin is razor-thin, we look forward to having Analilia on our side against Trump, against Mike Johnson, against Vance, against all the lawlessness we are seeing every day coming from this administration.
It is critical that the 11th is still represented by someone who reflects our district and will fight for fairness and democracy in DC. We are confident that Analilia will be a transparent, responsive and accountable advocate for all people of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
Timeline: 2026 NJ-11 Special Election
April 1
Mailing of Sample Ballots for Special General Election
April 6 – April 14
Early Voting Period
April 9
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Special General Election
April 12
Deadline for Application to Receive Special General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
April 15 – by 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Special General Election
April 16
Special General Election
April 16
Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the Special General Election
Note: Voting by mail? We strongly recommend using one of your county’s drop boxes. If you are sending via USPS, try to post at least seven days ahead of April 16 if at all possible.
April 16
Deadline for in Person Submission of Special General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
April 18
Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Elections of Mail-In Ballots by delivery of the United States Postal Service that DO NOT Bear a Postmark of Delivery
April 22
Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
VBM Drop Box Locations And Early In-Person Voting Locations
CD11 Special Election
ESSEX COUNTY
Note for Essex County Voters: Some In-Person Early Voting sites and VBM drop boxes are located outside of the 11th district. As long as you live in an Essex County town in the 11th district, you can drop your VBM ballot at ANY drop box in Essex County, and you can vote at ANY early-voting site in Essex County, including the one in West Orange.
MORRIS COUNTY
PASSAIC COUNTY
More Information
VBM online application
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/mib-request
New Jersey Voter Information Portal
https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml