Healthcare
Supports extending ACA tax credits, protecting the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and lowering prescription-drug costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
NELIDA POU
Candidate for U.S. House · New Jersey · District 9
Projected winner: NELIDA POU
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:18 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. NJ · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Nelida (Nellie) Pou has represented New Jersey's 9th District in the U.S. House since January 2025. She previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate and in leadership roles for the City of Paterson.
Roots
- U.S. representative
- Former New Jersey state senator and assembly member
- Former Paterson city administrator
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Cost of living
Prioritizes reducing housing, grocery and childcare costs; the campaign overview does not specify a complete package.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports increased police funding and programs intended to strengthen community safety and trust.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans
Supports protecting the VA and veterans' benefits.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 9 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
New Jersey Division of Elections · Official U.S. House general candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Ike Hayman, House Creative Services · Public domain · Cropped to fit
The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.