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Brendan Gill

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey

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Democrat

Brendan Gill

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey

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NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?

$2.3M

JAN 1, 2027

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1%chance to win

$2.3M

JAN 1, 2027

Candidate 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

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.

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.

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AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Brendan Gill was one of the candidates in the NJ-11 Democratic primary, which was won by Analilia Mejia. The race is part of a special election in a district that has been shifting politically, with progressive candidates gaining ground. Gill was not the winner, and the latest coverage focuses on Mejia advancing to the April 16 special election.

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