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New Jersey's 9th Congressional District (NJ-9)

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Nellie Pou, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 767,600, a median household income of $88,416, and a median age of 38.8. Of residents 25 and older, 34% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Nellie Pou, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th District
Nellie Pou

U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th District · Democrat

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2026 election

Pou has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-9 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NJ-9 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Nellie Pou (incumbent)Democratic$2,661,928$1,793,359Jun 30
Rosemary PinoRepublican$437,829$39,624Jun 30
Tiffany BurressRepublican$141,861$3,535Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
767,600
Median household income
$88,416
Median age
38.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
34%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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Neighboring districts

  • NJ-5 · Josh Gottheimer (D)
  • NJ-8 · Rob Menendez (D)
  • NJ-11 · Analilia Mejia (D)
  • NY-12 · Jerry Nadler (D)
  • NY-13 · Adriano Espaillat (D)

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