IN THE STATES: Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump’s Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes Arrow

Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejía defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven leader who will fight on behalf of working families and rein in Donald Trump and Republicans' chaotic agenda. Across the map, Democrats are winning big as voters put their faith in strong Democratic leaders like Mejía who will lower costs, protect health care, and build opportunities for everyday Americans.

• In New Jersey: Associated Press: Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
• In New Jersey: New York Times: Analilia Mejia, a Progressive Democrat, Wins Mikie Sherrill's House Seat
• In New Jersey: Politico: Progressive Analilia Mejia coasts to victory in New Jersey special House election
• In New Jersey: CNN: Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority
• In New Jersey: New Jersey Globe: Analilia Mejia wins big in NJ-11 special, keeping Sherrill's seat in Democratic hands

Donald Trump promised "record-setting tax refunds," yet his disastrous economic policies have cost American households six times more than their average expected tax refund increase. This tax season, millions of Americans found that any extra refund they received won't even cover the cost of Trump's high prices. Even as Trump traveled to Nevada to spin his failing economic record, Americans weren't falling for it. The reality is clear: costs are up, taxes are too high, and Americans are struggling.

• In Nevada: Politico: Trump wants a Tax Day victory lap in Las Vegas. The city's economy isn't cooperating.
• In Nevada: Associated Press: Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
• In Nevada: Las Vegas Sun: Las Vegas' tourism slump shadows Trump's return to Nevada
• Nationwide: Bloomberg: Tax Refunds Are Up, But Many Americans Aren't Feeling It
• Nationwide: Washington Post: White House touts refunds, as most Americans say taxes are too high
• Nationwide: MS Now: Trump tax refunds fall flat for Americans struggling to keep up with high costs

Donald Trump's reckless economic policies and his war of choice in Iran are pushing working Americans to their breaking point. Across the country, family farms are on the brink of collapse while working families are struggling to afford skyrocketing costs - with no relief in sight. Let's be clear: Trump would rather wage his deeply unpopular war and enrich billionaires than lower costs for working Americans.

• In Florida: Orlando Sentinel: 'You have to make sacrifices': Central Floridians struggle with high costs
• In New Jersey: ABC 7 NY: Family-run farms in NJ are struggling with rising costs and labor shortages
• In North Dakota: Associated Press: Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
• In Wisconsin: WPR: Report: Health care costs rising faster than wages in Wisconsin
• Nationwide: The Guardian: 'A dollar or two increase is devastating': US readers on toll of rising gas prices
• Nationwide: Straight Arrow News: Most US farmers can't afford the fertilizer they need, survey finds