Alixon Collazos-GillServing

Alixon Collazos-Gill

State HouseDemocrat

NJ-AD-27 State House

Age 49·Colombian·Deputy Conference Leader, NJ General Assembly

Why This Race Matters

Collazos-Gill is the first Colombian immigrant to serve in the NJ State Assembly and was just reelected in November 2025 with roughly 70% of the vote (combined D). As Deputy Conference Leader, she holds a leadership position within the Assembly Democratic caucus. Her next election is not until 2027.

Collazos-Gill and running mate Rosy Bagolie won reelection in 2025, defeating Republicans Adam Kraemer and Robert Iommazzo. In the June 2025 Democratic primary, she fended off challengers Rohit Dave and Blake Michael with 33.6% of the vote. Endorsed by the Essex County Democratic Committee and SEIU NJ State Council.

About

Alixon Collazos-Gill represents New Jersey's 27th Legislative District covering Essex and Passaic Counties. Born in Colombia, she emigrated to the U.S. at age 14 and became the first in her family to graduate from college. In 2023, she made history as the first Colombian immigrant and first Latina to serve in the New Jersey State Assembly from the 27th district. She is one of the top Spanish-language media and political consultants in New Jersey.

Family & Heritage

Colombian immigrant who came to the United States at age 14 without English language skills. She settled in New Jersey, graduated from Long Branch High School, and became the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. Married to Brendan Gill, an Essex County Commissioner. They live in Montclair with their two children, Gabriel and Kristen, who attend Montclair Public Schools.

Political Career

Before Politics

Co-founder, The BGill Group (public affairs and strategic communications); Director of Latino Outreach, Governor Phil Murphy's 2017 campaign; Grant Manager, Millennium Strategies (secured $900,000 in funding); Director of Constituent Services, Office of U.S. Rep. Steve Rothman (D-9); Producer, New Jersey Network (NJN); Head of cannabis consulting division, The BGill Group

Education

B.A. in Sociology and Latin American Literature, Rutgers University-Newark; Graduate coursework in International and Global Studies, New York University

Key Issues & Priorities

*Healthcare equity and access
*Education and public school investment
*Climate change and environmental protection
*Community investment
*Labor support and worker protections
*Cannabis policy and regulation
*Opposition to federal immigration enforcement overreach

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