Overview

Hillary Herzig is the Republican candidate for New Jersey's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to the official state candidate list.

Professional Background

Her campaign biography describes prior federal civil-service roles with the U.S. Army, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In a May 29, 2026 correction to NJBallot, Herzig said she was no longer employed as a civil servant and was operating three small businesses while enrolled in a master's program in political science and public policy at American Military University. These career and education details are attributed to Herzig and her campaign; her current business and enrollment status has not been independently verified.

Campaign Positions

Her campaign calls for lower taxes and economic relief for families, parental involvement in education, legal immigration reform, support for veterans and seniors, and environmental stewardship. These are her stated priorities.

Sources

Official 2026 House candidate list: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2026/2026-official-general-candidates-us-house-0904.pdf

Campaign biography and priorities: https://www.herzigforcongress.com/about-hillary

Herzig's May 29, 2026 correction to NJBallot (on file).