The wife of former New York Giants and New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress has announced her run for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District. Attorney and former Penn State athlete Tiffany Burress is seeking the seat currently held by Rep. Nellie Pou. The district covers portions of Bergen and Passaic counties, located less than 10 miles west of New York City.
In her campaign announcement, Tiffany Burress explained that her background as a personal injury attorney prepared her for a career in public service. She emphasized her experience advocating for individuals who feel overlooked or disadvantaged by the system.
“I’ve spent my career standing up for people who feel like the system is stacked against them,” Burress said, noting that she has taken on large corporations in court and fought for everyday families.
Tiffany has been married to Plaxico Burress since 2005, and the couple shares two children, a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Giovanna. Plaxico Burress, 48, was drafted into the NFL in 2000 and enjoyed a long professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and New York Jets before retiring in 2013.
Since stepping away from football, Plaxico has remained active in sports media, co-hosting FOX Sports Radio’s national weekend show and podcast “Up On Game.” According to his LinkedIn profile, he is also the owner of a juice bar in New Jersey.
Tiffany Burress brings her own athletic résumé to the campaign. She competed in the 100-meter dash at Penn State University and, at one point, qualified for Olympic trials, highlighting her lifelong discipline and competitive drive.
In her announcement, Burress was critical of Rep. Nellie Pou, accusing her of benefiting from a long political career without private-sector experience. She argued that her own path was built through hard work rather than political favoritism.
Burress concluded her announcement by encouraging voters to embrace change, stating, “Let’s try something different.”