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2026 candidates we're tracking in NJ-9
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Nelida Pou
Democratic
Incumbent
Nelida 'Nellie' Pou is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, serving since 2025, per the chamber's membership roster.
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Rosie Pino
Republican
Rosie Pino is a Clifton councilwoman, per the New Jersey Globe.
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Terrisa Bukovinac
Independent
Terrisa Bukovinac is an anti-abortion activist on the certified list with the slogan Save Our Babies; her certified address is in Tennessee, per the New Jersey Globe.
About this race
New Jersey's 9th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The New Jersey primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.