NJ-09 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleClifton City Councilwoman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationNew Jersey
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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
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.
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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
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.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Rosie Pino for NJ-09 Republican nominee?
Frank Pallotta
Public figure
Frank Pallotta endorsed Rosie Pino in the NJ-9 Republican primary.
New Jersey Right to Life PAC
Political organization
New Jersey Right to Life PAC endorsed Rosie Pino in NJ-9.
Kearny Republican Party chair
Public endorsement
The Kearny Republican Party chair endorsed Rosie Pino for Congress in NJ-9.
Former GOP nominees for LD-36
Public endorsement
Former GOP nominees for LD-36 Chris Musto and Diane DeBiase endorsed Rosie Pino.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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