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January 30, 2026

Former Maplewood Committeewoman and Deputy Mayor Deborah Engel Endorses Analilia Mejia in NJ-11

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Former Maplewood Committeewoman and Deputy Mayor Deborah Engel endorses Analilia Mejia for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District Special Election ahead of the February 5th Democratic primary and as early voting starts.

Analilia Mejia said, “I am deeply grateful for Deborah Engel’s endorsement and support.. Her deep roots and commitment to public service reflect the values that make our community such a special place. I’m honored by her endorsement and proud to stand alongside her in this campaign as we fight to uplift all working families in Maplewood and across NJ-11.”

Former Maplewood Committeewoman and Deputy Deborah Engel said, “Analilia Mejia inspires me. She is a strong female organizer not afraid to stand up for what is right. Born and raised in this community, she’s spent her life fighting for the people who call it home. I have lived in Maplewood for 17 years, I’ve served in government here, and I’ve opened businesses here and in South Orange. I know what our neighbors care about and the challenges we face. I believe Analilia truly understands our community and our needs, and will be a powerful representative and voice for us in Washington. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Analilia Mejia for Congress. She’s a fighter and I know she will deliver for our community.”

Analilia Mejia also has the endorsements of Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Congressman Greg Casar, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Congressman Maxwell Frost, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Congressman Ro Khanna, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, former New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg, the Progressive Caucus PAC, the Latino Victory Fund, Common Defense, the Working Families Party, Communications Workers of America District 1, Communications Workers of America Local 1037, Rutgers AAUP–AFT, the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union, SEIU 32BJ, 1199SEIU, the SEIU New Jersey State Council, and more.