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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 6)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 6) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Frank Pallone Jr. (Democratic), Hillary Herzig (Republican), Fahad Akhtar (Common Sense Independent Party), and Inder Soni (NJ Families First Party). The seat is currently held by Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democratic), who has served since January 1987, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Hillary Herzig

Republican

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Fahad Akhtar

Common Sense Independent Party

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Inder Soni

NJ Families First Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Frank Pallone, Jr.

Democratic · Since January 1987

Ranking Member

Energy and Commerce

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce· Ranking Member

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2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 6) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 6) in New Jersey in 2026?

Frank Pallone Jr. (Democratic), Hillary Herzig (Republican), Fahad Akhtar (Common Sense Independent Party), and Inder Soni (NJ Families First Party). Frank Pallone Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 6) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Jersey and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Frank Pallone, Jr., a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 1987.

What committees does Frank Pallone, Jr. serve on?

Frank Pallone, Jr. serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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