Colleen O'Dea
@colleenodea.bsky.social
Lifelong Jersey journo, NJ Spotlight News senior writer, Bruce IS the boss, my posts are my own.
NJ starting to fall in line behind Mejia in NJ CD11 but for some it's only for the special primary
February 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
NJ starting to fall in line behind Mejia in NJ CD11 but for some it's only for the special primary
In NJ CD11, Analilia Mejia's lead increased again with update today, now up 889 over Tom Malinowski. Counties reporting 3,195 VBM and provisional ballots to count. Malinowski would have to win ~64% of those to win the seat.
February 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
In NJ CD11, Analilia Mejia's lead increased again with update today, now up 889 over Tom Malinowski. Counties reporting 3,195 VBM and provisional ballots to count. Malinowski would have to win ~64% of those to win the seat.
Looking harder for @tommalinowski.bsky.social with each update in NJ CD 11. @analiliafornj.bsky.social now leads by 868, 1.4 pct
February 8, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Looking harder for @tommalinowski.bsky.social with each update in NJ CD 11. @analiliafornj.bsky.social now leads by 868, 1.4 pct
Update on NJ CD 11. Mejia pulled further ahead of Malinowski, now leads by 676 votes, 1.1%, according to latest AP results. Mejia 28.9% to Malinowski 27.8%.
The daily report from Morris County, the only one to put out an update thus far, shows 440 mail-in ballots to process and 694 provisionals.
The daily report from Morris County, the only one to put out an update thus far, shows 440 mail-in ballots to process and 694 provisionals.
February 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Update on NJ CD 11. Mejia pulled further ahead of Malinowski, now leads by 676 votes, 1.1%, according to latest AP results. Mejia 28.9% to Malinowski 27.8%.
The daily report from Morris County, the only one to put out an update thus far, shows 440 mail-in ballots to process and 694 provisionals.
The daily report from Morris County, the only one to put out an update thus far, shows 440 mail-in ballots to process and 694 provisionals.
For more on where things stand in special NJ CD 11 primary, from @njspotlightnews.org
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No winner yet in NJ District 11 special primary election | NJ Spotlight News
As of Thursday night, progressive activist Analilia Mejia led former Rep. Tom Malinowski by less than 1%
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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM
For more on where things stand in special NJ CD 11 primary, from @njspotlightnews.org
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Wow what a night in NJ CD 11.
Malinowski not ready to concede, but the progressive Mejia has the lead. It could take a while for a final decision
Malinowski not ready to concede, but the progressive Mejia has the lead. It could take a while for a final decision
February 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Wow what a night in NJ CD 11.
Malinowski not ready to concede, but the progressive Mejia has the lead. It could take a while for a final decision
Malinowski not ready to concede, but the progressive Mejia has the lead. It could take a while for a final decision
If you live in NJ's 11th Congressional District, get ready to vote Thursday! It's rare that congressional seats open and Democrats in particular have quite a large choice of candidates.
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM, probably in your usual voting location.
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM, probably in your usual voting location.
February 5, 2026 at 4:14 AM
If you live in NJ's 11th Congressional District, get ready to vote Thursday! It's rare that congressional seats open and Democrats in particular have quite a large choice of candidates.
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM, probably in your usual voting location.
Polls are open from 6 AM to 8 PM, probably in your usual voting location.
More than 27K have voted early in CD11 special primary. 22K+ Dems. 320 more Dems from Essex than Morris so maybe a small edge to Gill, tho everyone could be voting for Mejia. Final turnout is all that matters
February 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
More than 27K have voted early in CD11 special primary. 22K+ Dems. 320 more Dems from Essex than Morris so maybe a small edge to Gill, tho everyone could be voting for Mejia. Final turnout is all that matters
2 weeks til primary in NJ CD11. A likely Dem seat, the primary is the big election. With 11 Dems still in it, someone could win with less than 10% of vote. Find where they stand on key issues - and who didn't respond - in @njspotlightnews.org voter guide www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
Special Primary Election: 11th Congressional District - NJ Spotlight News
11th Congressional District Special Primary Election Profile The 11th Congressional District covers parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. The Essex
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January 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
2 weeks til primary in NJ CD11. A likely Dem seat, the primary is the big election. With 11 Dems still in it, someone could win with less than 10% of vote. Find where they stand on key issues - and who didn't respond - in @njspotlightnews.org voter guide www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
If you live in one of 46 towns in Essex, Morris & Passaic in NJ CD11, you've got another 24 hours to register to vote in the upcoming special primary to fill the seat of Gov.-elect @MikieSherrill. Deadline Jan 15. Find more info from @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
NJ Decides 2026 - NJ Spotlight News
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January 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
If you live in one of 46 towns in Essex, Morris & Passaic in NJ CD11, you've got another 24 hours to register to vote in the upcoming special primary to fill the seat of Gov.-elect @MikieSherrill. Deadline Jan 15. Find more info from @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/nj-decides-2...
The day before Christmas Eve in JCPL territory. Not easy to finish all the Christmas prep by candle light. Santa, please bring me an early present and restore our power.
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The day before Christmas Eve in JCPL territory. Not easy to finish all the Christmas prep by candle light. Santa, please bring me an early present and restore our power.
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Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan
Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan
Weiss ought to cut her losses, green-light the piece, and try to start acting like an editor – not like a cog in the machine of authoritarian politics and oligarchy
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December 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret Sullivan
Prepping our @NJSpotlightNews voter guide for NJ CD11 special primary. Got a question you think we should ask the candidates?
December 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Prepping our @NJSpotlightNews voter guide for NJ CD11 special primary. Got a question you think we should ask the candidates?
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The horrific tragedy at Brown University is the 389th mass shooting this year and the 230th gun incident on school grounds so far this year.
This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
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This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The horrific tragedy at Brown University is the 389th mass shooting this year and the 230th gun incident on school grounds so far this year.
This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
bradyunited.org
@bradyunited.org
This is not normal and we don't have to live this way.
bradyunited.org
@bradyunited.org
The shocking - even by NJ standards - treatment of Dem US Sen @AndyKimNJ as part of Dem state Sens attempt to ram thru a bill to weaken the state comptroller ofc in lame duck makes national news youtu.be/UUZhqsnyoPo?... For more background www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/temp...
Building an Anti-Corruption Movement in NJ and Nationally
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The shocking - even by NJ standards - treatment of Dem US Sen @AndyKimNJ as part of Dem state Sens attempt to ram thru a bill to weaken the state comptroller ofc in lame duck makes national news youtu.be/UUZhqsnyoPo?... For more background www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/temp...
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Huge thank you to Joanna Gagis at @njspotlightnews.org for welcoming me to reflect on the past eight years in office and some of our biggest wins!
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Huge thank you to Joanna Gagis at @njspotlightnews.org for welcoming me to reflect on the past eight years in office and some of our biggest wins!
Not looking good for former Gov. McGreevey in JC but still early returns www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/jers...
Jersey City mayoral runoff results | NJ Spotlight News
Results from the Associated Press available after polls close at 8 p.m.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Not looking good for former Gov. McGreevey in JC but still early returns www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/12/jers...
With Atlantic County final results finally posted, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social picked up another win (Somers Point) bringing to 300 the number of NJ towns she won, 94 of them voted Republican last year or in 2021 or both. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
How municipalities voted for New Jersey governor - NJ Spotlight News
Maps show results of this year's gubernatorial election compared with the last gubernatorial election in 2021 and last year's presidential election.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
With Atlantic County final results finally posted, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social picked up another win (Somers Point) bringing to 300 the number of NJ towns she won, 94 of them voted Republican last year or in 2021 or both. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
This year's election made NJ a lot bluer. @njspotlightnews.org maps make that easy to see, with charts reporting results for every municipality www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
How municipalities voted for New Jersey governor - NJ Spotlight News
Maps show results of this year's gubernatorial election compared with the last gubernatorial election in 2021 and last year's presidential election.
www.njspotlightnews.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This year's election made NJ a lot bluer. @njspotlightnews.org maps make that easy to see, with charts reporting results for every municipality www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
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This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week’s main story is about how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Alabama’s official state motto should be a derogatory “Yep.” Full segment at the link in our bio.
Thank you @lastweektonight.com for not only highlighting the importance of public media, but also for raising money to help! @NJSpotlightNews doing our best to inform NJ of important issues. NY stations take NJ for granted so NJ needs us!
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Our season finale is tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:12pm on HBO!! And when we’re back in February? It may feel like we’ve been away for years! But keep in mind, that’s mostly because John is aging at an extreme pace. Months read like years on his face. It’s startling. Even to us.
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Thank you @lastweektonight.com for not only highlighting the importance of public media, but also for raising money to help! @NJSpotlightNews doing our best to inform NJ of important issues. NY stations take NJ for granted so NJ needs us!
Some cool stuff to bid on at johnoliversjunk.com
Some cool stuff to bid on at johnoliversjunk.com
NJ Legislature televising or at least airing audio of hearings is great for public transparency - except when members (and especially the chair) of a committee don't turn on the microphone. Most of us can't read lips. Sen. Paul Sarlo & @njsenatedemocrats.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
NJ Legislature televising or at least airing audio of hearings is great for public transparency - except when members (and especially the chair) of a committee don't turn on the microphone. Most of us can't read lips. Sen. Paul Sarlo & @njsenatedemocrats.bsky.social
AP calls race for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social in NJ www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
NJ election results 2025 governor - NJ Spotlight News
Live results from The Associated Press
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November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
AP calls race for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social in NJ www.njspotlightnews.org/special-repo...
Decision Desk HQ has called NJ governor race for Dem
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
November 4, 2025 Live Election Results | DDHQ
Live Election Night Results from Decision Desk HQ
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November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Decision Desk HQ has called NJ governor race for Dem
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
@MikieSherrill election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11... @njspotlightnews.org will be live at 9. www.njspotlightnews.org and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2T...
Polls still open at 3 sites in Passaic County due to bomb threats that delayed poll openings, per judge. If in line til 9 pm, can vote.
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Polls still open at 3 sites in Passaic County due to bomb threats that delayed poll openings, per judge. If in line til 9 pm, can vote.