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U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Hillary HerzigRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Frank Pallone Jr.Democratic

    • Led efforts banning offshore drilling and ocean dumpingIn office
    • Opposes the Trump administration's offshore drilling planIn office

Health & human services

  • Hillary HerzigRepublican

    • Supports "medical freedom and personal choice"
  • Frank Pallone Jr.Democratic

    • Co-authored the Affordable Care Act as health subcommittee chairIn office
    • Supports Medicare negotiating prescription drug pricesIn office
    • Opposes 2025 law's cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and ACAIn office

Government & transparency

  • Hillary HerzigRepublican

    • Supports term limits for members of Congress
    • Supports banning insider trading by members of Congress
    • Supports voting representation in Congress for U.S. territories
  • Frank Pallone Jr.Democratic

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.