Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill today announced his campaign for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, pledging to bring his proven record of progressive leadership, pragmatic problem-solving, and deep local roots to Washington. He launched with the backing of more than 60 elected officials from across the district — a powerful show of support that underscores Gill’s community ties, proven leadership, and ability to bring people together to deliver results for working families.

Among Gill’s early supporters are Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones, 34th District State Senator Britnee Timberlake, and Chief of Staff to Essex County Executive DiVincenzo, Phil Alagia, highlighting Gill’s strong relationships and broad coalition in the 11th Congressional District and beyond.

Launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5mtribVNlw

Campaign website: gillfornj.com

“As someone who has spent my career fighting for working families, protecting our environment, and expanding opportunity, I’m running for Congress to make sure the voices of the residents of our district are heard loud and clear,” said Gill. “Washington needs leaders who know how to get things done, who never forget who they’re fighting for, and never give up the fight. That’s what I’ve always done, and that’s exactly what I’ll do in Congress.”

A lifelong Montclair resident, Gill has served as an Essex County Commissioner since 2011, where he has led efforts to strengthen county services, invest in sustainability, and ensure fiscal responsibility.  Beyond his work at the county level, he was the architect of Governor Phil Murphy’s historic 2017 campaign and has served as a senior advisor to U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Frank Lautenberg, as well as Congressmen Bill Pascrell and Steve Rothman. This breadth of experience gives him the know-how to fight and win for New Jersey in Washington.

Gill’s campaign will focus on delivering for North Jersey families by:

• Lowering costs for working families and protecting middle-class taxpayers;
• Defending abortion rights and standing up to extremist attacks on women’s health care;
• Protecting democracy and ensuring fair, secure elections;
• Combating climate change and building a clean-energy economy that creates good jobs.

“I’m proud of what we’ve achieved here in Essex County — but I know there’s so much more we can do for our state and our country,” Gill said. “From fighting for affordable health care to ensuring every child has access to a great public education, I’ll be a tireless advocate for New Jersey’s values in Congress.”

Gill’s announcement immediately positions him as the leading Democratic contender in the race for the 11th District, which includes portions of Essex, Morris, and Passaic Counties.

The following officials have endorsed Brendan Gill for Congress:

Senator (LD-27) John F. McKeon

Senator (LD-28) Renee C. Burgess

Senator (LD-34) Britnee N. Timberlake

Assemblywoman (LD-27) Alixon Collazos-Gill

Assemblyman (LD-34) Michael Venezia

Assemblywoman (LD-34) Carmen Theresa Morales

Assemblywoman (LD-35) Shavonda Sumter

Essex County Clerk Christopher J. Durkin

Essex County Sheriff Amir D. Jones

Essex County Commissioner President Carlos M. Pomares

Essex County Commissioner Vice President Tyshammie L. Cooper

Essex County Commissioner Romaine Sermons

Essex County Commissioner A'Dorian Murray-Thomas

Essex County Commissioner Leonard M. Luciano

Belleville Democratic Chair Sal Carnovale

Bloomfield Democratic Chair Michael Venezia

Bloomfield Democratic Vice Chair Corey S. Anderson

Cedar Grove Democratic Chair Linda Bennett

Fairfield Democratic Chair Philip B. Alagia

Glen Ridge Democratic Chair Jacqueline S. Yustein

Livingston Democratic Vice Chair Michael M. Vieira

Millburn Democratic Chair Cheryl Desmarais

Millburn Democratic Vice Chair Nick Romano

Montclair Democratic Vice Chair Tanya Poteat

Montclair Dems Executive Director Cary Chevat

Montclair Dems Recording Secretary Elsie Barrick

Montclair Dems Treasurer Jordan Hirschhorn

Nutley Democratic Chair Thomas J. Evans

Nutley Democratic Vice Chair Noreen Haveron

Roseland Democratic Chair James R. Spango

Roseland Democratic Vice Chair Eileen Fishman

South Orange Democratic Chair Larry Hirsch

West Caldwell Democratic Chair Lou Venezia

West Orange Democratic Chair Abdur R. Yasin

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham

Belleville Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano

Belleville Councilman Vincent A. Cozzarelli

Belleville Councilwoman Diana Guardabasco

Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell

Glen Ridge Mayor Deborah Mans

Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss

Livingston Mayor Edward Meinhardt

Livingston Deputy Mayor Shawn R. Klein

Livingston Council Member Michael M. Vieira

Millburn Mayor Annette Romano

Millburn Deputy Mayor Michael Cohen

Millburn Committeeman David R. Cosgrove

Montclair Mayor Dr. Renee Baskerville, M.D.

Montclair Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Andersen

Montclair Councilor Erik D'Amato

Montclair Councilor William Harrison

Montclair Councilor Aminah Toler

Montclair Councilor Eileen Birmingham

Former Montclair Mayor Robert J. Russo

Former Montclair Mayor Robert Jackson

Former Montclair Councilman David Cummings

Former Montclair Councilwoman Lori Price Abrams

Former Montclair Councilwoman Kathryn Weller-Demming

Former Montclair Councilwoman Jessica de Koninck

Former Montclair Councilwoman Audrey Fletcher-Lee

Former Montclair Councilman Roger Terry

Former Montclair Councilwoman Robin Schlager

North Caldwell Mayor Joshua H. Raymond

Nutley Commissioner Thomas J. Evans

Roseland Mayor James R. Spango

Roseland Council President John Biront

Roseland Councilman Christopher Bardi

Roseland Councilman Marcelino "Moose" Trillo

Former South Orange Village Councilwoman Deborah Davis Ford

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