Representative in Congress District 6 in Congressional District 6, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Frank Pallone Jr. — Incumbent Representative in Congress in Long Branch, NJ

  Frank Pallone Jr. is the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th Congressional District, having first been elected to Congress in 1988. He serves as the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Prior to his congressional service, Pallone served on the Long Branch City Council and in the New Jersey State Senate. He holds a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College, a master's degree from Tufts University, and a J.D. from Rutgers University.

• Katie Bansil — Candidate for Representative in Congress in NJ

  Katie Bansil is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District. She immigrated from the Philippines to Woodbridge, New Jersey, as a child and later earned a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 2011. Bansil built a career working in corporate finance, focusing on the energy and artificial intelligence sectors. She is competing in the 2026 Democratic primary on a platform that advocates for universal healthcare and universal childcare.

• Hillary Herzig — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in NJ

  Hillary Herzig is a Monmouth County, New Jersey resident and the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran. She earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University. Her professional experience includes serving as an executive assistant to the Chief of Police in Key West, Florida, and working as a civil servant in intelligence and security operations for the U.S. Army. Herzig has also held positions within the Veterans Administration, the USDA, and the Department of Homeland Security.

• John Hsu — Software Engineer in Edison, NJ

  John Hsu is a software engineer and labor, environmental, and human rights activist running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District. He previously served as a Bernie Sanders delegate, chair of Our Revolution New Jersey, and chair of the Edison Democratic Organization Progressive Caucus. Hsu holds bachelor's and graduate degrees from Rutgers University. His campaign platform focuses on economic fairness, Medicare for All, and environmental protection.