Former Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., on Tuesday conceded a close House primary to a progressive opponent, days after the election.

"I congratulate Analilia Mejia on her hard won victory in the NJ-11 special primary," he said in a statement. "I look forward to supporting her in the April general election. It is essential that we send a Democrat to Washington to fill this seat, not a rubber stamp for Trump."

The district was previously represented by Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., who has since been elected as New Jersey's governor.

The special election to replace Sherrill is set for April.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.