Former U.S. Representative from New Jersey (2019–2023); lost the Feb. 5, 2026 NJ-11 Democratic special primary after $2.3M in United Democracy Project spending against him
Former U.S. Representative, New Jersey (2019–2023) · Person · United States
Tom Malinowski, a former Democratic congressman from New Jersey, ran in the February 2026 special Democratic primary for New Jersey's 11th District, vacated when Mikie Sherrill became governor. The United Democracy Project (UDP), AIPAC's super PAC, spent about $2.3M on negative ads against him. Analilia Mejia won by fewer than 1,000 votes, and Malinowski conceded on 10 February 2026. JTA reported that AIPAC defended spending $2.3M against a pro-Israel politician in a race where a candidate it called anti-Israel prevailed. UDP's spending against Malinowski helped hand the seat to a candidate further from AIPAC's positions.
● confirmed by a primary document · ○ reported
AIPAC pummeled Malinowski with $2.3 million in negative ads. ... Mejia ... was ahead of Malinowski by less than 1,000 votes when he conceded the race.
more than $1 million supporting Adrian Boafo, who won the Democratic primary ... over $3 million opposing Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary ... The super PAC also spent nearly $500,000 supporting Gallrein. ... spent over $2 million opposing Tom Malinowski, who lost a special Democratic primary [FEC data through June 30, 2026]
Independent Expenditures Total: $53,414,686.72 ... Total Receipts: $109,721,116.19 ... Ending Cash on Hand: $54,918,846.22 ... Coverage End Date: August 31, 2026
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