Rosie Pino wins GOP primary, will face Rep. Nellie Pou in November

Rosie Pino, a Republican Clifton councilwoman, will face Rep. Nellie Pou (D) in November in a district narrowly won by Trump in 2024.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 180

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Republican Rosie Pino will face Rep. Nellie Pou (D) for the 9th District’s seat in the House of Representatives after winning the June 2 GOP primary, the Associated Press projects.

Pino, a Clifton councilwoman who previously served on the school board there, defeated attorney Tiffany Burress, the wife of former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress.

The call comes 10 days after the election. Just 350 votes separate Pino and Burress out …

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