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U.S. House District 9
2026 New Jersey U.S. House — District 9 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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For GENERAL ELECTION 11/03/2026 Election, * denotes incumbent
Candidate: Nelida Pou *
Office: U.S. House — District 9
Party or ballot slogan: Democratic
Official list date: 2026-09-04
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FEC committee ID: C00887547
FEC committee name: NELLIE POU FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.nelliepoufornewjersey.com/
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FEC committee ID: C00887547
FEC committee name: NELLIE POU FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.nelliepoufornewjersey.com/
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Nellie was born and raised in a welcoming blue collar family in Paterson. Nellie’s father was an employee for the City of Paterson, and her mother was a homemaker and the rock of the family who always set an extra seat at the table for family and guests. While her parents worked hard to make ends meet, they instilled in Nellie and her siblings a strong work ethic and a commitment to community and public service that guides her to this day.
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Nellie was born and raised in a welcoming blue collar family in Paterson. Nellie’s father was an employee for the City of Paterson, and her mother was a homemaker and the rock of the family who always set an extra seat at the table for family and guests. While her parents worked hard to make ends meet, they instilled in Nellie and her siblings a strong work ethic and a commitment to community and public service that guides her to this day.
Nellie attended Paterson public schools and later attended Kean University (formerly Kean College of New Jersey), before returning to Paterson where she began her career in public service. Nellie served in various key roles for the City of Paterson, including Director of Human Services and Business Administrator. In 1997, she made history as the first Latina elected to represent the 35th Legislative District in the State Assembly. In 2012, she was elected to the New Jersey State Senate, where she served in several leadership positions, including as Senate Majority Caucus Chair.
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Nellie attended Paterson public schools and later attended Kean University (formerly Kean College of New Jersey), before returning to Paterson where she began her career in public service. Nellie served in various key roles for the City of Paterson, including Director of Human Services and Business Administrator. In 1997, she made history as the first Latina elected to represent the 35th Legislative District in the State Assembly. In 2012, she was elected to the New Jersey State Senate, where she served in several leadership positions, including as Senate Majority Caucus Chair.
Nellie was born and raised in a welcoming blue collar family in Paterson. Nellie’s father was an employee of the City of Paterson, and her mother was a homemaker and the rock of the family who always set an extra seat at the table for family and guests. While her parents worked hard to make ends meet, they instilled in Nellie and her siblings a strong work ethic and a commitment to community and public service that guides her to this day.
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Nellie was born and raised in a welcoming blue collar family in Paterson. Nellie’s father was an employee of the City of Paterson, and her mother was a homemaker and the rock of the family who always set an extra seat at the table for family and guests. While her parents worked hard to make ends meet, they instilled in Nellie and her siblings a strong work ethic and a commitment to community and public service that guides her to this day.
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New Jersey families are faced with higher costs, and leaders in Washington are failing to act. We have an affordability crisis, and Nellie is tackling it head-on — fighting to bring down the costs of housing, groceries, child care, and more for working families. Nellie demanded that leaders in Congress take action to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits in order to lower health care costs for New Jersey families.
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New Jersey families are faced with higher costs, and leaders in Washington are failing to act. We have an affordability crisis, and Nellie is tackling it head-on — fighting to bring down the costs of housing, groceries, child care, and more for working families. Nellie demanded that leaders in Congress take action to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits in order to lower health care costs for New Jersey families.
Keeping our communities safe means supporting first responders and police. Nobody should feel unsafe in their neighborhoods and streets, and as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Nellie is fighting to increase funding for police departments and programs that bolster community safety and trust. And she is a key leader on the task force working to ensure the FIFA World Cup, happening right here in our community, is safe and secure.
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Keeping our communities safe means supporting first responders and police. Nobody should feel unsafe in their neighborhoods and streets, and as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Nellie is fighting to increase funding for police departments and programs that bolster community safety and trust. And she is a key leader on the task force working to ensure the FIFA World Cup, happening right here in our community, is safe and secure.
Those who proudly serve our country in uniform should be better cared for when they return home. Nellie is fighting to protect the VA and benefits. Our country’s best deserve the best from their country.
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Those who proudly serve our country in uniform should be better cared for when they return home. Nellie is fighting to protect the VA and benefits. Our country’s best deserve the best from their country.
In the greatest country on earth, you shouldn’t fear going bankrupt over a medical emergency. That means ensuring that healthcare isn’t out of reach for New Jersey families. Nellie is fighting to expand access to healthcare, lower prescription drug costs, and protect the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans are attempting to gut yet again. Nellie led an amendment to protect Medicaid coverage for mothers and working families – but MAGA Republicans in Congress blocked her effort.
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In the greatest country on earth, you shouldn’t fear going bankrupt over a medical emergency. That means ensuring that healthcare isn’t out of reach for New Jersey families. Nellie is fighting to expand access to healthcare, lower prescription drug costs, and protect the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans are attempting to gut yet again. Nellie led an amendment to protect Medicaid coverage for mothers and working families – but MAGA Republicans in Congress blocked her effort.
As a mother and grandmother, Nellie knows New Jersey families are struggling with a high cost of living and is committed to bringing down prices. In Congress, Nellie is also standing up for seniors and Social Security and Medicare, she is committed to building more affordable housing, she will always support funding for our police and firefighters, and is an unshakeable voice on behalf of democracy in America and across the world.
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As a mother and grandmother, Nellie knows New Jersey families are struggling with a high cost of living and is committed to bringing down prices. In Congress, Nellie is also standing up for seniors and Social Security and Medicare, she is committed to building more affordable housing, she will always support funding for our police and firefighters, and is an unshakeable voice on behalf of democracy in America and across the world.
Bring down the costs of housing, groceries, child care, and other necessities for working families.
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Extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to lower health-insurance costs.
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Expand access to health care, lower prescription-drug costs, and protect the Affordable Care Act.
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Led an amendment intended to protect Medicaid coverage; the amendment was blocked.
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Increase funding for police departments and programs that strengthen community safety and trust.
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Protect the Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans' benefits.
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Protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors.
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Build more affordable housing for New Jersey families.
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Nelida Pou is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Pou | D | NJ | Nay
Passed
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Pou | D | NJ | Yea
Passed
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Pou | D | NJ | Nay
Passed
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Pou | D | NJ | Nay
Failed
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Pou | D | NJ | No
Agreed to
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Pou | D | NJ | No
Agreed to
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Status: Agreed to
Pou | D | NJ | Aye
Passed
Nelida Pou is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H RES 1438
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Status: Passed
Pou | D | NJ | No
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H4NJ09194
Name: POU, NELIDA
Office: House
State: NJ
District: NJ09
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $2661928.16
Total disbursements: $1021042.96
Cash on hand: $1793358.76
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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