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New Jersey · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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Nelida Pou Democratic · Incumbent Nellie Pou is the Democratic U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th District, first elected in 2024, and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Rosie Pino Republican Republican Rosie Pino, Clifton councilwoman and former Democrat, is the GOP nominee for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Terrisa Bukovinac SAVE OUR BABIES Independent anti-abortion activist running for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueNelida Pou
Democratic
Rosie Pino
Republican
Terrisa Bukovinac
SAVE OUR BABIES
Economy & jobsSupports lowering cost of living for working families Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and reducing federal spending no sourced position
HousingSupports affordable housing and rent caps Views affordable energy as key to lowering housing costs no sourced position
Health careOpposes Medicaid cuts; supports expanding healthcare access Supports price transparency, competition, and capping hospital charges Supports defunding Planned Parenthood; opposes elective abortions
ImmigrationOpposes strict immigration enforcement; voted No on Laken Riley Act Supports border security, legal immigration, and comprehensive reform no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion rights; backed codifying Roe v. Wade Pro-life with exceptions for rape, incest, or mother's life Opposes abortion; calls it genocide and seeks to end it
EducationOpposes closing Dept. of Education; supports school funding Supports school choice, charter schools, and career training no sourced position
Climate & energyOpposes Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal; backs cleanup legislation Supports all-of-the-above energy including renewables, gas, and nuclear no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports increased funding and resources for police and first responders Supports fully funding law enforcement; opposes defunding police no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts skewed toward the wealthy; voted against GOP budget Supports tax cuts for working families and spending reductions no sourced position
GunsSupports crime gun tracing reform and ghost gun legislation Opposes restrictions on law-abiding gun owners; supports 2nd Amendment no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes restrictive voter ID laws; supports ballot access no sourced position Views elections as key vehicle for advancing her anti-abortion cause
Foreign policy & defenseStrongly supports Ukraine aid; opposed partisan defense bill Favors restrained U.S. involvement abroad; focus on national sovereignty no sourced position

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