USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyNew Jersey · New Jersey's 9th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Nellie Pou
Profile
Nellie Pou is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 2025. Before her election to Congress, she had a long career in New Jersey state politics, serving in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1997 to 2012 and the New Jersey Senate from 2012 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Pou has held various leadership roles, including Majority Caucus Chair in the Senate and president of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Her legislative career has focused on appropriations, budget oversight, and education policy.
Details
- Born
- May 20, 1956 · 70 years old
- Birth place
- , U.S.
- Education
- Kean College, Rutgers University, University of Virginia
- Career
- Business administrator, Director of human services, CETA training and education coordinator, Project coordinator for the Paterson Parking Authority
