Gothamist
The next battle between establishment Dems and progressives? NJ's special election.
Gill disputes the idea that Mejia has an uncontested progressive lane and points to his coalition and endorsements.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NJ-11 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NJ-11 (D)
Brendan Gill
Brendan Gill filed to run for New Jersey’s 11th district in 2026 and was not on the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary ballot.
- Party
- Democrat
- Filed for
- U.S. House · NJ-11 (2026)
- Result
- Not on primary ballot
- Raised
- $1.1M
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $1.1M
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Brendan Gill at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 6 STORIES
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STORIES2026 election: New Jersey’s 11th District
THE 2026 RACE
Analilia MejiaDEMIncumbent · $1.8M raised
Joe HathawayREP$658K raised
Vincent MatriscianoCOMMON SENSE INDEPENDENT$291K raised
Alan BondHOPE FOR TOMORROW
Russell JenkinsONE FOR ALL
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 NJ-11 HOUSE RACE →Brendan Gill’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.1M
- CASH ON HAND
- $10K
- SPENT
- $1.1M
- DEBT
- $310K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $686K · 60.5%
- PACs
- $79K · 7%
- Self-funding
- $369K · 32.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Orphanidis, PhillipCity Of Jc · CITY OF JC$7K
Boraie, WasseemBoraie Development LLC · MEMBER$7K
Placek, DavidBdp Holdings · REAL ESTATE INVESTOR$7K
Murphy, TammyNa · HOMEMAKER$7K
Murphy, PhilipState Of New Jersey · GOVERNOR$7K
Zief, JoanNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Musey, ConradEast Orange School District · TEACHER$4K
Hurley, LeoConnell Foley Llp · ATTORNEY$4K
Corbett, KevinNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Boraie, AnaSelf · HOMEMAKER$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $32K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Affordability And Progress PAC$32K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$833K
Fundraising$178K
Administrative$82K
Refunds$26K
Materials$8K
Coverage
6 STORIES · CLICK A COLUMN TO FOCUS IT ·
No story about Gill reads as a good look yet.
North Jersey Media Group
Brendan Gill won't run again for Essex board, says time for 'new faces'
Gill says he will leave the county board after 15 years to make room for new voices.
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OPINIONLGBTQ Nation
Brendan Gill is a true advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, not just an ally
The author argues that Gill’s local LGBTQ+ advocacy record distinguishes him from the other candidates.
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Morristown Green
Dougherty endorses Gill in 11th District congressional race
Gill received endorsements from Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty and other local and state political figures.
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The Village Green
Brendan Gill Says He Will Bring His Coalition-Building Skills to Congress
Gill presents his local-government experience and coalition-building record as reasons he should represent NJ-11 in Congress.
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No story about Gill reads as a bad look yet.
Gothamist · 6 MIN READ
The next battle between establishment Dems and progressives? NJ's special election.
Gill disputes the idea that Mejia has an uncontested progressive lane and points to his coalition and endorsements.
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