Watch Mikie Sherrill’s Election Night Victory Speech in NJ-11

NEW JERSEY — It’s a three-peat for U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, according to unofficial election results.

On Tuesday, voters across New Jersey’s 11th Congressional district headed to the polls to cast ballots for a U.S. House of Representatives member. Their choices included Sherrill (Democratic Party), Paul DeGroot (Republican Party) and Joseph Biasco (Libertarian Party).

The district includes towns in Essex, Morris and Passaic counties (see list below).

As of Wednesday, the election results are still uncertified. But with 358 of 601 precincts reported – and Sherrill leading by 41,863 votes – the Associated Press called the race in Sherrill’s favor on Tuesday night. Read More: Sherrill Wins NJ-11 Congress Seat Again, AP Says (Updated Results)

According to early results, DeGroot couldn’t overcome a playing field that skewed Democratic, even with a last-minute surprise from Biasco, who announced he was conceding and endorsing his Republican rival two days before the election. Read More: Libertarian Throws In Towel In NJ-11, Endorses DeGroot Over Sherrill

According to a statewide summary released on Sept. 1, there were 598,927 registered voters in the 11th district, including 220,435 Democrats, 159,038 Republicans, 1,741 Libertarians and 214,258 voters not affiliated with any party.

Sherrill didn’t waste any time celebrating, claiming victory at an election night party in Montclair, the town where she also turned in her own ballot – and had a post-election breakfast with her family at a local diner.

Thanking her campaign volunteers, supporters and the roster of local elected officials who endorsed her third Congress run – including Gov. Phil Murphy – Sherrill said it has been an honor to serve the people of the 11th district.

“These are uncertain times and to see so many people across the nation putting their faith in Democrats and our plan to bring down costs, protect rights and freedoms, and invest in the future of our kids and families, is incredibly hopeful for the future of our nation,” the congresswoman said.

“I look forward to continuing my mission to address our district’s most pressing issues while working to bring our nation together around our shared values,” Sherrill added.

Learn more about Sherrill’s campaign here. Learn more about DeGroot’s campaign here. Learn more about Biasco’s campaign here.

The recently redrawn 11th District includes the following municipalities:

• Essex – Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair (part), North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell
• Morris – Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham, Chatham Township, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Twp (part), Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway, Rockaway Township, Victory Gardens
• Passaic – Little Falls, Totowa, Wayne (part), Woodland Park

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