Union That Keeps America’s Economy Moving Backs Gill for His Labor Roots and Proven Support for Working People MONTCLAIR, NJ — Today, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the world’s largest union representing maritime workers, representing more than 85,000 members nationwide. New Jersey’s […]

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Today, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), one of the most respected unions representing every aspect of the private sector, including the grocery, food processing, hotel and hospitality, food service, restaurant, and health care […]

Newark, NJ – December 16, 2025 – Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill today denounced the continued detention of individuals at immigration facilities across the country, including Delaney Hall in Newark, calling the practices unlawful, inhumane, and a violation of Constitutional due process. Commissioner Gill emphasized that the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution apply to all […]

Morristown, NJ — The MCDC CD11 Special Election Candidate Screening Committee has completed its evaluation of candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. The Committee assessed candidates on vision, readiness to serve in Congress, policy knowledge, and campaign strategy and viability, with additional consideration given to Morris-County-specific knowledge, perceived campaign capacity, and […]

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District today announced endorsements from Rockaway Council Members Emanuel “Manny” Friedlander and Jonathan Sackett.   “Brendan is a leader who listens, acts, and delivers for the people he represents,” said Councilmember Jonathan Sackett.  “His vision for NJ-11 aligns with the […]

AFGE Local 913 Acting President Larry Hirsch Endorses Brendan Gill for Congress MONTCLAIR, NJ – Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of Larry Hirsch, Acting President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 913. The endorsement highlights Gill’s longstanding commitment to workers, public service, and economic policies that […]

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Today, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1158, one of the most respected unions representing public and private-sector workers across New Jersey. IBEW Local 1158 highlighted Gill’s long record of standing up for […]

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Today, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, announced the endorsement of SMART Local 25, which represents thousands of sheet metal, air, rail, and transportation workers across the Northern New Jersey region. The endorsement underscores Gill’s long-standing commitment to workers’ rights, strong labor standards, and economic policies that put working families […]

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced his endorsement of Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill of Montclair to fill the vacant District 11 Congressional Seat. “This is a critical time in our country, and we need a representative in Washington who will be a strong advocate for Essex County and New […]

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Today, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, announced that the Brendan Gill for Congress campaign has successfully reached the required petition filing guideline, marking a key step in the path toward the 2026 Special Election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. On Friday afternoon, the […]