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PANIC MODE: 11 Democrats Scramble for New Jersey Seat as GOP House Majority Hangs in Balance

Gary FranchiFebruary 5, 2026191 views
PANIC MODE: 11 Democrats Scramble for New Jersey Seat as GOP House Majority Hangs in Balance
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The Democrat machine is in full panic mode as eleven candidates duke it out in Thursday's primary for New Jersey's 11th District, desperately trying to hold onto a blue-leaning seat that could be the difference between President Trump's legislative agenda succeeding or failing.

The winner of this Democrat free-for-all will face off against Republican Joe Hathaway in April's special election, and the stakes couldn't be higher. With Republicans clinging to a narrow House majority, every seat matters as Trump pushes his America First agenda through Congress.

What's telling about this primary circus? When you have 11 Democrats fighting for the same seat, it shows just how fractured and desperate the party has become. They can't even unite behind a single candidate in what they consider a "safe" district.

The Real Stakes

This isn't just about one House seat – it's about whether President Trump can continue delivering on his promises to secure the border, cut government waste through Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, and drain the swamp. Every additional Republican in Congress means less obstruction from the radical left.

While Democrats tear each other apart in their primary battle, Republican Joe Hathaway is building a united campaign focused on the issues that matter to hardworking New Jersey families: lower taxes, secure borders, and getting government out of their daily lives.

"The Democrats' 11-way food fight shows they're more interested in power politics than serving the people," one GOP strategist told sources close to the campaign.

The April special election will be a crucial test of whether Trump's coattails continue to help Republicans win in traditionally blue areas. With the President's approval ratings climbing as he delivers on campaign promises, even "safe" Democrat seats are looking vulnerable.

Patriots in New Jersey's 11th District have a real opportunity to send another America First fighter to Congress. The question is: will they seize it, or let the Democrats' chaos machine keep a stranglehold on their representation?

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Gary Franchi

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

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ConservativeVoter87Verifiedjust now
This reminds me of what happened in my district back in 2010. Democrats were scrambling then too, and we ended up flipping three seats that cycle. History repeats itself!
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FiscalHawkVerifiedjust now
Wait, is this the same district that went blue by only 3 points last time? If so, this could definitely flip red with the right candidate.
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GardenStateGOPVerifiedjust now
As a New Jersey resident, I can tell you the mood here has definitely shifted. Even my liberal neighbors are getting fed up with the Democrats' failures on the economy and border security.
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
That's encouraging to hear from someone on the ground! Keep up the good work spreading the conservative message.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
The desperation is real! Eleven Democrats fighting over one seat shows they know the writing is on the wall for their party.
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RedWaveRisingVerifiedjust now
Exactly! When rats start fighting each other, you know the ship is sinking.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
Good! Let them waste their money and energy fighting each other instead of pushing their radical agenda.
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LibertyBell1776Verifiedjust now
PANIC MODE is right! 🔥
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedjust now
The fact that they're scrambling this hard tells me they're seeing the same internal polling we are. November can't come soon enough!
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ElectionWatcherVerifiedjust now
Their internal numbers must be absolutely terrible if they're this worried about a traditionally safe seat.
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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedjust now
Eleven candidates means a messy primary that will drain their resources and expose their divisions. Meanwhile, our candidate can focus on the general election message.