2026 Elections · New Jersey

New Jersey's 6th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this New Jersey congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District in 2026?

Frank Pallone (Democratic) and Hillary Herzig (Republican).

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueFrank PalloneDemocraticHillary HerzigRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Pallone supports raising wages, strengthening workplace protections, and investing in infrastructure to grow the economy and restore the American dream.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Pallone votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herzig lists affordability as a top campaign priority, citing the rising costs of housing, utilities, healthcare and everyday necessities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Pallone votes yea on rural care and early act reauthorization bills, but nay on Medicaid harm, lowering premiums, and patient support reauthorization acts.

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Immigration

Pallone votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President.

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Public Safety & Crime

Pallone supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and limiting high capacity magazines to reduce gun violence.

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Pallone votes yea on prison staff safety and GUARD Act, but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Pallone votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims and AGOA Extension Act, but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2027 and beyond.

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Energy & Environment

Pallone supports clean, renewable energy innovation, offshore wind development, and the U.S. remaining in the Paris Agreement to combat climate change.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Pallone votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Herzig supports investing in flood resilience and coastline protection with infrastructure that works with nature rather than against it.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Frank Pallone voted in favor of diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but voted against EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act 1. Hillary Herzig supports investing in flood resilience and coastline protection using infrastructure that works with nature rather than against it 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Pallone supports strong U.S.-Israel relations, military and economic aid to Israel, and tougher sanctions on Iran to prevent extremist threats.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Pallone votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from hostilities with Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Frank Pallone voted in favor of diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but voted against EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act. Hillary Herzig supports investing in flood resilience and coastline protection using infrastructure that works with nature rather than against it.