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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 9)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Nellie Pou (Democratic), Rosemary Pino (Republican), and Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies Party). The seat is currently held by Nellie Pou (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rosemary Pino

Republican

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Terrisa Bukovinac

Save Our Babies Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Nellie Pou

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Homeland Security
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7448

    Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026

  • HR.8902

    WATCH Personnel Act of 2026

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in New Jersey in 2026?

Nellie Pou (Democratic), Rosemary Pino (Republican), and Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies Party). Nellie Pou is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 9) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Jersey and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Nellie Pou, a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Nellie Pou serve on?

Nellie Pou serves on House Committee on Homeland Security and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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