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Democrat
Brendan Gill
NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
$2.3M
JAN 1, 2027
Candidate standings
Live market pricing for the leading candidates in this election.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundEssex County Commissioner-at-Large
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EducationSeton Hall University (degree; field not fully specified publicly)
Notable personal detailsBrendan W. Gill is an Essex County Commissioner-at-Large and a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. He has served on the Essex County Board of Commissioners since 2011 and has held leadership roles including board president and president of the New Jersey Association of Counties. He is founder and CEO of The BGill Group and has worked in roles including state director for U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg and district director for U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell and Steve Rothman. He is a Seton Hall University graduate and has been active in Montclair civic and local party leadership.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 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 the Democratic side now set for the April 16 contest against Republican Joe Hathaway. The available reports do not give any further specific update on Gill beyond his participation in the primary.
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Polls
NJ-11 special Democratic nominee?
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.1M
$850.6K
$567.1K
$283.5K
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2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$14.4K
$1.1M
$74.7K
Source: FEC
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