
Hillary Herzig
Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCivil servant
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationNew Jersey
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BackgroundCivil servant
EducationFlorida Atlantic University — B.A., Criminal Justice (2006–2010)
Notable personal detailsHillary Herzig is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She describes her background as a career civil servant who has worked in roles connected to law enforcement support, U.S. Army civilian intelligence/security operations, Department of Defense Education Activity instruction, and federal agencies including the Department of Veterans Affairs, USDA APHIS, and DHS/USCIS. She earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University and has stated she is pursuing a master's degree in political science at American Military University. She is a Monmouth County resident and a mother of three and has said her spouse is a U.S. Army veteran.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Hillary Herzig supports lower taxes for District 6, including property tax relief and keeping more of residents’ paychecks at home. She also backs reducing regulations that raise prices and says tax policy should protect middle-class families and encourage job growth.
Healthcare
Hillary Herzig emphasizes medical freedom, patient choice, and limiting government involvement in healthcare decisions. Her stated priorities include expanding price transparency, promoting competition, supporting holistic and alternative care options, and improving access to mental health and addiction services through community-based care. She also frames abortion policy as primarily a state issue and supports access to prenatal, maternal, preventive care, and contraceptive medications.
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Immigration & Border
Supports legal immigration and naturalization through proper channels. Also supports strong borders and enforcement, paired with immigration reform framed as fair and intelligent.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Hillary Herzig’s public campaign materials emphasize medical freedom, personal choice, and parental consent, but do not clearly state a specific abortion policy. Available materials do not provide a direct, explicit position on abortion access or reproductive-rights legislation.
Climate & Energy
Herzig’s campaign platform emphasizes cleaner air and water, pollution reduction, and protecting drinking water, but frames energy policy around upgrading the grid and backing nuclear and natural gas instead of offshore wind mandates. The overall approach favors market-friendly, reliability-focused energy development rather than aggressive climate regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
The campaign emphasizes public safety, law and order, border security, and restoring trust in institutions. It also highlights experience working with law enforcement, but it does not provide a clear position on gun regulation, gun rights, or specific firearm policies.
Latest News
Hillary Herzig is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 election cycle, but the provided summaries do not give specific details about her own campaign or results. The recent coverage is mostly broader election reporting, including New Jersey primaries and competitive House races, rather than direct updates about her. Based on the available information, her current status is unclear.
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