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Brendan Gill
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
$2.3M
JAN 1, 2027
Candidate standings
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Live Odds — NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$2.3MJAN 1, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCounty commissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundCounty commissioner
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EducationSeton Hall University — B.A., Political Science (magna cum laude)
Notable personal detailsBrendan W. Gill is an Essex County, New Jersey commissioner at-large from Montclair and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. He attended Montclair Public Schools and earned a B.A. in Political Science from Seton Hall University, graduating magna cum laude. He is married to New Jersey Assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports closing corporate tax loopholes and creating a fairer tax system that reduces advantages for large corporations; backs targeted revenue measures for public priorities (including a proposed Corporate Transit Fee on large corporate profits) and increased federal investment in infrastructure and programs to lower costs for working families and small businesses.
Healthcare
Supports restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies and lowering premium costs, and is open to broader reforms including a public option or Medicare for All. Advocates making healthcare more affordable and expanding access through government programs and policy changes.
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Immigration & Border
Supports limiting local participation in federal immigration enforcement, ending county contracts with ICE detention services, expanding legal and humanitarian protections for asylum seekers and refugees, funding pro bono legal aid for detainees, and pursuing pathways to citizenship for Dreamers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive autonomy, has condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, and advocates for a constitutional amendment to codify a person’s right to make their own healthcare decisions regarding abortion.
Climate & Energy
Supports building a clean-energy economy and climate-resilient infrastructure, including electric buses and modern rail, and prioritizes investments to protect communities from severe storms and flooding while creating green jobs. Endorsed by state environmental groups and has championed local conservation and greenway projects.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun-safety measures including vendor accountability, expanded background checks for private sales, and limits on armor-piercing rounds and large-capacity magazines; has chaired an Anti-Gun Violence Committee and backed state legislation limiting concealed-carry expansion. Positions emphasize reducing gun violence while enforcing regulations on sales and dangerous munitions.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Brendan Gill is in the news because he was one of the candidates in New Jersey’s 11th District Democratic primary, where Analilia Mejia emerged as the winner. The race has since moved on to the special election, which Mejia also won, making the primary result part of a broader shift in the district. Recent coverage has focused more on the district’s election outcomes and House control than on Gill specifically, and there is little new reporting about his own campaign.
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Articles
BDBoulder Daily Camera6 months ago
Suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests
Negative
JIJoliet, IL Patch7 months ago
Mejia Got Big Boost In NJ-11 From Belleville, Bloomfield, Nutley: Advocates
Neutral
FNFox News5 months ago
Key elections this month2026 elections that could decide House majority control
Neutral
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Is this the end of the Kean dynasty in New Jersey?
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Latest Polls
NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.1M
$850.7K
$567.1K
$283.6K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$9.9K
$1.1M
$62.5K
Source: FEC
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