👤 About Nelida Pou
Nelida Pou is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 9 in New Jersey’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, NELLIE POU FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PATERSON, NJ, with CRUZ, MIGDALIA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.7M raised, $1.0M spent, and $1.8M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.5M from individuals and $1.0M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.7M
Cash on hand$1.8M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 9
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Democrat · $2.7M raised
5 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Nelida Pou
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: New Jersey House District 09
✓ Won 2026 primary
$2.7M
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Biography
Nelida Pou is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 9 in New Jersey’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, NELLIE POU FOR CONGRESS, is registered in PATERSON, NJ, with CRUZ, MIGDALIA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.7M raised, $1.0M spent, and $1.8M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.5M from individuals and $1.0M from PACs and party committees. 4 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Nelida Pou currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
AviationCounterterrorism and IntelligenceHighways and TransitHouse Committee on Homeland SecurityHouse Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureWater Resources and Environment
FEC filing
FEC IDH4NJ09194
OfficeNew Jersey House District 09
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — New Jersey District 09
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026