Republican newcomer enters race against Pallone in NJ-6
Hillary Herzig is longtime congressman’s first GOP challenger this cycle
Long-serving Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Long Branch) already faces two Democratic primary opponents ahead of next year’s election for the 6th congressional district, and now he’s got a Republican challenger as well.
Hillary Herzig, an Oceanport resident and first-time candidate, filed with the FEC last week for a campaign in the Democratic-leaning 6th district, which includes diverse suburbs like Edison and Woodbridge as well as parts of the Jersey Shore.
According to her campaign website, Herzig is a mom of three, military spouse, and civil servant who has worked for the Key West Chief of Police, the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Operations, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She lists protecting parental rights, lowering taxes, and ensuring “medical freedom” as her top priorities if she’s elected.
“The incumbent in New Jersey’s District 6 has been in Congress for 32 years – and our communities have …