Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House · New Jersey's 6th District

2 candidates on the ballot.1,2

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Frank Pallone Jr.
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently represents New Jersey's 6th District in the U.S. House.
Hillary Herzig
Republican · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Frank Pallone Jr.Hillary Herzig
Party on the ballotDemocratic1,2Republican1,2
StatusIncumbent3Challenger
Raised$2,844,906 through October 14, 20264$11,766 through October 14, 20265
Cash on hand$3,069,5174$6145

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Frank Pallone Jr. — 6 issues
  • Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
    Pass broad protections such as the Equality Act
    The About page calls him a strong supporter of the Equality Act, which it describes as a bill that would outlaw discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual identity, and says he believes people should not lose a job or housing because of whom they love or their gender identity.6
  • Voting Rights Act protections
    Restore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)
    The About page says he regards the right to vote as the foundation of democracy and has supported legislation to counter voter suppression and bring back the strength of the Voting Rights Act.6
  • Oil and gas drilling on federal land and offshore
    His campaign website's About page lists among his accomplishments working to keep offshore oil and gas drilling away from New Jersey's coast, and says he introduced the COAST Act, which it says would prohibit oil and gas drilling at sea in the Atlantic Ocean.6
  • Health insurance system
    Keep the current mix of private and public coverage, including the ACA
    The About page says he led passage of the Affordable Care Act and that he continues to oppose the Trump administration's efforts to roll back its protections; the home page also lists health care as a right among its featured themes.6,7
  • Medicare drug price negotiation
    The About page says he led passage of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act in the House, which it says would let the federal government negotiate the prices of certain prescription drugs and limit Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket drug costs to $2,000.6
  • State and local tax (SALT) deduction
    The About page says the cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction hurts states like New Jersey and that he continues to fight on the issue.6
Hillary Herzig — 9 issues
  • Marijuana laws
    Let each state decide, with no federal penalties where a state allows it
    It says she supports responsible cannabis reform, including ending the federal ban and employment penalties for lawful cannabis use, so that patients, veterans and small business owners are not punished for following state law.8
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    Under education, it lists school choice, saying families should be free to pick the learning setting that suits their children best.8
  • Campaign finance rules
    Under a money-in-politics heading, it says public office should not be limited to multimillionaires or career politicians and that every American deserves an equal voice whatever their income.8
  • Stock trading by members of Congress
    It lists a ban on insider trading by members of Congress among her priorities, saying public office should serve the public rather than produce private profit.8
  • Term limits for Congress
    It lists term limits for members of Congress among her priorities, saying they would bring more accountability and fresh thinking.8
  • Highway and transit funding
    Under infrastructure, it lists repairing roads, bridges and flood control before starting new projects among her priorities.8
  • Business tax breaks
    Expand breaks for investment, research and hiring, such as larger research credits for small businesses
    Under infrastructure and innovation, it lists expanding R&D credits, along with apprenticeships and technology training, as a way to add jobs in the district.8
  • Property taxes
    Her campaign website says she will fight for lower property taxes and a lower cost of living so that people keep more of their paychecks.8
  • Private care for veterans
    Let veterans choose private doctors at the VA's expense whenever they prefer
    Under serving veterans and seniors, it lists letting veterans choose their own doctors and use local providers rather than being limited to VA care.8

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.