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Rosie Pino

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NJ-09 Republican nominee?

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JUN 3, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleClifton City Councilwoman

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationNew Jersey

BackgroundClifton City Councilwoman

Notable personal detailsRosemary “Rosie” Pino is a Republican politician and educator from Clifton, New Jersey. She has served on the Clifton City Council and previously served on the Clifton Board of Education. In 2026, she ran for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District and won the Republican primary nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Nellie Pou.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate opposes large federal spending packages and bureaucratic expansions, supports cutting taxes for working families, eliminating burdensome taxes, and promoting American energy independence. She emphasizes fiscal responsibility, reducing regulation for businesses, and policies intended to lower the cost of living by promoting growth and cheaper energy.

Healthcare

Supports market-based reforms to lower costs by increasing competition, transparency, and consumer choice while protecting people with pre-existing conditions and preserving Medicare for seniors. Proposes strengthening Health Savings Accounts, allowing insurance sales across state lines, and reducing regulations that raise premiums. Opposes expansion of federal bureaucracy in healthcare and emphasizes eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs.

Immigration & Border

Supports a secure border, legal immigration, and enforcement of immigration laws; backs President Trump’s border security policies and believes Border Patrol and ICE should be equipped to arrest and deport violent criminals. Emphasizes that the system must be fair to legal immigrants and that public safety should come first.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate identifies as pro‑life and says abortion should be rare and limited, with exceptions for rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk. The campaign endorses policies and supports societal measures to reduce abortions and expand support for families.

Climate & Energy

Supports American energy independence and "unleashing American energy," favors expanding domestic energy production and market-driven policies rather than large federal spending or regulatory expansions for climate action.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 4, 2026

Rosie Pino won the Republican primary in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District. She will now face Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou in the general election. The race is drawing attention because the district has been closely watched after a tighter-than-expected 2024 result and recent Republican gains in northern New Jersey.

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