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Hillary
Herzig

Republican first-time candidate Hillary Herzig challenges incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District.

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positions
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endorsements
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herzigforcongress.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)Bluesky(opens in a new tab)Facebook(opens in a new tab)
Opponent Frank Pallone Jr. D Compare race →

Background

Hillary Herzig is a Republican challenger running for New Jersey's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone. 18

Herzig spent roughly 15 years as a federal civil servant (2010–2025), holding positions that included executive assistant to the chief of police in Key West, special security representative with the U.S. Army National Ground Intelligence Center, instructor with the Department of Defense Education Activity, financial analyst at the Veterans Administration, civilian benefits technician with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and mission-support and personnel-security specialist at USCIS. 18

She holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (2006–2010) and has been pursuing a master's degree in Political Science with a public-policy concentration at American Military University since 2025. She is also described as an artist, business owner, veteran caregiver, and children's-book author. 1

Herzig lives in Oceanport, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The New Jersey Globe described her as a first-time candidate when she entered the race in November 2025. 86

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, New Jersey
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Congressional candidate, NJ-6 (2026)
Website
herzigforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    FEC data shows Herzig raised approximately $8,000 for her 2026 campaign

    CivicAlign, citing FEC data updated October 11, listed Herzig's fundraising at approximately $8,000. The figure is a secondary summary and should be treated as provisional pending direct verification of FEC filing totals.

    New Jersey 6th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    endorsement
    National Troopers Coalition endorses Pallone for NJ-06, not Herzig

    The National Troopers Coalition released its 2026 endorsements, backing Frank Pallone Jr. for NJ-06. No major endorsement for Herzig was identified in the sources reviewed.

    2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    filing
    NJ-06 ballot confirmed: Herzig (R) and Pallone (D) are certified general-election nominees

    A candidates list checked against the New Jersey Division of Elections on October 6 confirmed Hillary Herzig (Republican) and Frank Pallone Jr. (Democrat) as the certified nominees for NJ-06, with the general election scheduled for November 3.

    New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    poll
    NJ-06 forecast rates race 'Solid D' with projected Pallone +28 margin

    A forecast page updated October 6–7 showed Pallone strongly favored, with a projected margin of Pallone +28 and the race labeled 'Solid D' by listed rating outlets. This is a forecast model, not a public-opinion poll with disclosed methodology.

    New Jersey's 6th District 2026 Forecast: Pallone vs. Herzig · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    endorsement
    32BJ SEIU endorses Pallone for NJ-06, not Herzig

    32BJ SEIU announced its slate of New Jersey endorsements for the 2026 general election, backing Democrat Frank Pallone Jr. for NJ-06. No comparable major endorsement for Herzig was found in the sources reviewed.

    32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 2
    filing
    Hillary Herzig wins Republican nomination unopposed in NJ-06 primary

    Herzig ran unopposed for the Republican nomination in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District primary on June 2, 2026, securing the Republican slot for the general election.

    Hillary Herzig – Candidate Profile - Who Are These People? · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • New Jersey Federation of Republican Women organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide's candidate profile; no individual endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • New Jersey Young Republican Federation organization
    Listed as an endorser in iVoterGuide's candidate profile; no individual endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Middlesex County Republican Organization organization
    Listed as 'ENDORSED BY MIDDLESEX COUNTY REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION' on the official NJ state candidate list for the June 2, 2026 primary; also listed on the organization's 2026 endorsed-candidates page. nj.gov · Apr 2, 2026
  • Monmouth County Republican Organization organization
    Listed as 'OFFICIAL CANDIDATE MONMOUTH COUNTY REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION' on the official NJ state candidate list for the June 2, 2026 primary. nj.gov · Apr 2, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$7,645
Spent
$5,779
Cash on hand
$1,866

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NJ06286(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] New Jersey 6th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for NJ U.S. Representative, District 6 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] New Jersey's 6th District 2026 Forecast: Pallone vs. Herzig(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] 32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] VOTE411 Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  8. [8] Hillary Herzig – Candidate Profile - Who Are These People?(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  9. [9] 04/02/2026 Page 1 of 6 Official List Candidates for US ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2026
  10. [10] Hillary Herzig — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Nov 7, 2025
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