Democrat Zack Mullock defeats Republican Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey
Published 1h ago · Election
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Democrat Zack Mullock unseated Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew in a New Jersey congressional race.
Democratic challenger Zack Mullock defeated Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey's second congressional district. Van Drew, who previously switched parties from Democrat to Republican, conceded the race as preliminary results placed his opponent in the lead. The defeat flips a seat that was anticipated to remain safely in Republican hands.
- The backgroundJeff Van Drew initially entered Congress as a Democrat before changing his party affiliation during the first impeachment of Donald Trump.
- The districtThe race took place within New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District.
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Why it matters
Congressional races in New Jersey frequently serve as critical bellwethers for national sentiment and help determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
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Incumbent Republican Representative Jeff Van Drew lost his congressional seat in New Jersey to Democratic challenger Zack Mullock.
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- Washington ExaminerAfter summaryMike Johnson says it ‘looks like history will be kept’ for Republicans losing House majority46m ago · open ↗
- The HillGOP New Jersey Rep. Van Drew loses to Democrat Zack Mullock1h ago · open ↗
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