Nellie Pou
Nelida Avila Pou is an American politician and business administrator serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the New Jersey Senate from 2012 to 2025 and the New Jersey General Assembly from 1997 to 2012, representing the 35th legislative district. When Pou was sworn into the Assembly on January 29, 1997, to succeed Bill Pascrell, she became the first woman and the first Hispanic to represent the 35th district.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1956-05-20, Paterson
Education
Kean University, Rutgers University, University of Virginia
Prior Occupations
politician
Positions Held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Member of the State Senate of New Jersey, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
New Jersey
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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