Former New York City Councilman Joe Borelli joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the election of progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia to the House of Representatives.

Democrat Analilia Mejia was sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday after decisively winning the special election last week in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill vacated House seat last year after winning the Garden State's gubernatorial contest.

Mejia has been an advocate for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

MEET ANALILIA MEJIA, THE SANDERS-AOC BACKED PROGRESSIVE WHO JUST WON ELECTION TO CONGRESS

Rep. Analilia Mejia, D-N.J., is seen before her swearing-in ceremony on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

"I join you today with a message delivered by the people of New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, but echoed nationally: Stand up, defend, restore, not only our democracy, but also a just economy that actually works for working people," Mejia declared during a speech after being sworn in.

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Republicans now hold a slim 217-214 majority in the lower congressional chamber.

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California switched from Republican to independent last month.

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While Republicans currently hold the majority in both the House of Representatives and Senate, Democrats are aiming to change that during the 2026 midterm election cycle.

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.

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