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LIVE RESULTS: New Jersey's 11th District Special Election Could Signal MAJOR Shift in Garden State Politics

Gary FranchiFebruary 5, 2026131 views
LIVE RESULTS: New Jersey's 11th District Special Election Could Signal MAJOR Shift in Garden State Politics
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The Garden State is hosting a crucial special election tonight that could send shockwaves through the political establishment - and it's happening exactly where you'd expect the biggest fireworks in deep-blue New Jersey.

New Jersey's 11th Congressional District is holding its special election primary to fill the seat vacated when Democrat Mikie Sherrill resigned from Congress after winning the governor's race. While mainstream media outlets are treating this as a routine election, Patriots know better - this race represents a critical test of whether Trump's America First movement can continue making inroads even in traditionally Democrat strongholds.

Early voting has been underway, with News12NJ reporting on social media: "Early voting is underway in the District 11 special election. This is the race to fill the Congressional seat left vacant when Gov. Mikie Sherrill resigned to become governor."

"There's a special election happening tonight in the Garden State, and it's probably going to go exactly the way you'd picture it," noted PJ Media, highlighting how predictable New Jersey's political machine has become.

But here's what the legacy media won't tell you: this district has been shifting rightward as working families wake up to the failures of Democrat policies. Between skyrocketing property taxes, crime concerns, and the economic devastation caused by years of progressive mismanagement, even Garden State voters are starting to ask tough questions.

With President Trump now firmly in his second term and the Republican Party controlling Washington, tonight's results could signal whether the MAGA movement's influence extends beyond traditional red states. The 11th District includes suburban areas that have historically been competitive - exactly the kind of territory where Trump's pro-America policies resonate with families tired of being ignored by the political elite.

As results pour in tonight, one thing is clear: every seat matters as President Trump works to implement his America First agenda. Will New Jersey voters choose more of the same failed Democrat policies, or will they join the movement that's putting Americans first?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotGarden22Verifiedjust now
Finally! NJ conservatives are waking up and realizing we don't have to accept the status quo. This could be the beginning of real change in our state.
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RedWaveRiderVerifiedjust now
Absolutely agree! The suburban moms in my area are fed up with the tax burden and school policies.
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MorristownMikeVerifiedjust now
My neighbors who voted Democrat their whole lives are switching parties after what happened with COVID lockdowns and the impact on small businesses. The tide is definitely turning.
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SmallBizOwner07Verifiedjust now
Same here! Lost 40% of my customer base during those unnecessary lockdowns. Never again.
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GardenStateRealistVerifiedjust now
District 11 has always been purple, but if Republicans can win here decisively, it sends a message to the entire tri-state area. The question is whether this momentum can carry over to the gubernatorial race next year.
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ConservativeClaireVerifiedjust now
YES! This is exactly what we needed to hear.
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TaxedToDeathNJVerifiedjust now
I've lived in District 11 for 15 years and watched my property taxes triple while services get worse. Are we actually seeing polling numbers that show a real shift, or is this just wishful thinking?