New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has set a special election for April 16th to fill the Eleventh Congressional District seat vacated by Democrat Mikie Sherrill. The election will be held in parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. Eleven Democrats and one Republican have declared their candidacy, with nominating petitions due by December 1st. Independent candidates must file by February 5th. The election schedule ensures Republicans maintain a six-vote majority in the House for the next five months. This is the third congressional vacancy in New Jersey in a year, with Murphy calling two special elections.
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