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Nelida
Pou

Nellie Pou is the Democratic U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th District, first elected in 2024, and is seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Nelida "Nellie" Pou is the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District, having taken office on January 3, 2025. Born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, she worked for the City of Paterson from 1975 to 1997 in roles including Director of Human Services and Business Administrator. [11, 12]

Pou served in the New Jersey General Assembly's 35th District from 1997 to 2011, then in the New Jersey Senate's 35th District from 2012 to 2025, including as Senate Majority Caucus Chair from 2022 to 2025. [11, 12]

She attended Paterson public schools, Kean College of New Jersey (now Kean University), and Rutgers University; the available sources do not establish that she earned a degree. [11, 19]

Pou is running as a Democrat for reelection in New Jersey's 9th District in the November 3, 2026 election. [5, 10, 11]

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 9, New Jersey
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, New Jersey's 9th Congressional District
Website
nelliepoufornewjersey.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    endorsement
    National Troopers Coalition endorses Pou for U.S. House

    The National Troopers Coalition listed Nellie Pou among its endorsed U.S. House candidates for 2026.

    2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Pou issues statement on release of constituent Martin Soto from ICE detention

    Pou issued a statement welcoming the release of Martin Soto, a district resident who, according to her office, had been held in ICE custody for several months.

    Pou Statement On Release of Martin Soto from ICE Detention · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Pou demands answers from NJDEP over 5,500-gallon diesel spill at Equinix data center

    Pou's office announced she sent a letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requesting a full accounting of an approximately 5,500-gallon diesel spill at an Equinix data center on September 11, asking about cleanup, potential impact on the Hackensack River, and safeguards against future incidents. A response was requested by October 9.

    Pou Demands Answers After 5500-Gallon Data Center Diesel ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    endorsement
    32BJ SEIU endorses Pou in 2026 general election

    32BJ SEIU included Nellie Pou in its endorsed slate of New Jersey candidates for the 2026 general election.

    32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 29
    news
    Pou secures $2.14M FEMA SAFER grant for Clifton Fire Department

    Pou announced a FEMA SAFER grant of $2,139,724.80 for the Clifton Fire Department to hire additional firefighters.

    Congresswoman Pou Secures Over $2 Million to Hire More ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 29
    news
    Pou introduces resolution celebrating Bangladesh's global leadership

    Pou's office announced she introduced a House resolution celebrating Bangladesh's global leadership.

    Pou Introduces Resolution Celebrating Bangladesh's Global ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 28
    news
    Pou introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to combat lead in school drinking water

    Pou introduced H.R. 10596, which would renew federal grants to replace aging school drinking-water fountains and monitor for lead, funded at $7 million annually for fiscal years 2027–2029.

    Pou Introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to Protect Students ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 16
    news
    House passes Water Resources Development Act with Pou-championed North Jersey priorities

    Pou's office announced the House passed the Water Resources Development Act 415–9, incorporating over a dozen flood-mitigation and water-infrastructure provisions she championed, including her CLEAN-UP Act.

    Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 30
    filing
    FEC fundraising snapshot: Pou raised $2.66M vs. Pino's $437K through June 30

    FEC-reported totals through June 30 show Pou raised $2,661,928, spent $1,021,043, and held $1,793,359 cash on hand. Pino raised $437,829, spent $398,205, and had only $39,624 cash on hand.

    New Jersey's 9th District Race 2026: Who's Running (NJ-9) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Jun 2
    news
    Rosie Pino wins GOP primary, becomes Pou's general-election opponent in NJ-9

    Rosie Pino won the Republican primary and is set to face Democratic incumbent Nelida 'Nellie' Pou in the November 3 general election for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.

    New Jersey's 9th district · 2026 election - ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed as an endorser in PoliAgg endorsement roundup; endorsement date not provided. poliagg.com
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America organization
    Listed as an endorser in PoliAgg endorsement roundup; endorsement date not provided. poliagg.com
  • New Jersey State Building and Construction Trades Council union
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; individual endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Latino Victory organization
    Listed as an endorser in PoliAgg endorsement roundup; endorsement date not provided. poliagg.com
  • EMILY's List organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser in PoliAgg endorsement roundup; endorsement date not provided. poliagg.com
  • National Organization for Women PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • SEIU union
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) union
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; individual endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • CWA District 1 New Jersey union
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; individual endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed as an endorser in PoliAgg endorsement roundup; endorsement date not provided. poliagg.com
  • American Federation of Teachers New Jersey union
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide profile; individual endorsement date not provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Giffords organization
    Listed as an endorser in PoliAgg endorsement roundup; endorsement date not provided. poliagg.com
  • 32BJ SEIU union
    Announced 2026 general-election endorsements on October 1, 2026, naming Nellie Pou for NJ-09. insidernj.com · Oct 1, 2026
  • New Jersey State AFL-CIO union
    Included Pou among endorsed labor candidates in a list dated June 17, 2026. njaflcio.org · Jun 17, 2026
  • Passaic County Democratic Organization organization
    Official list identifies Pou as its endorsed candidate; endorsement date not explicitly stated, list dated April 2, 2026. nj.gov · Apr 2, 2026
  • Hudson County Democratic Organization organization
    Listed in New Jersey Division of Elections official list of primary nominees; endorsement date not explicitly stated, list dated April 2, 2026. nj.gov · Apr 2, 2026
  • Bergen County Democratic Committee organization
    Listed in New Jersey Division of Elections official list of primary nominees as endorsing Pou in Bergen County; endorsement date not explicitly stated, list dated April 2, 2026. nj.gov · Apr 2, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.66M
Spent
$1.02M
Cash on hand
$1.79M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NJ09194(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] Nelida Pou - State Senate Dist. 35(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] Pou Statement On Release of Martin Soto from ICE Detention(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Pou Demands Answers After 5500-Gallon Data Center Diesel ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] New Jersey's 9th District Race 2026: Who's Running (NJ-9)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] 32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Congresswoman Pou Secures Over $2 Million to Hire More ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  8. [8] Pou Introduces Resolution Celebrating Bangladesh's Global ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  9. [9] New Jersey's 9th district · 2026 election - ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  10. [10] Pou Introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to Protect Students ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  11. [11] Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] NEW JERSEY STATE AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  13. [13] Nelida Pou - US Representative, District 9 - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  14. [14] 04/02/2026 Page 1 of 6 Official List Candidates for US ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2026
  15. [15] Congresswoman Pou Opposes Republican Voter ID Poison Pill(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  16. [16] New Jersey 9th District (NJ-9) 2026 Polls — Pou vs Pino — PoliAgg(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2026
  17. [17] Congresswoman Pou Gives Maiden Floor Speech Blasting ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2026
  18. [18] Congresswoman Pou Introduces CLEAN-UP Act(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
  19. [19] My New Crime Gun Tracing Bill | Representative Nellie Pou(opens in a new tab) Dec 8, 2025
  20. [20] Why I Voted Against the Budget Bill - Nellie Pou - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  21. [21] Celebrating Police Week(opens in a new tab) May 16, 2025
  22. [22] Congresswoman Pou Marks First 100 Days in Office(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2025
  23. [23] My Support for a Free Ukraine | Representative Nellie Pou(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2025
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