New Jersey's 6th Congressional District (NJ-6)
Last updated · 5 sources
Frank Pallone, a Democrat, has represented the district since 1993.
The district includes parts of Middlesex and Monmouth counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 780,307, a median household income of $105,178, and a median age of 38.7. Of residents 25 and older, 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Pallone has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-6 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Pallone (incumbent) | Democratic | $2,214,837 | $3,066,967 | Jun 30 |
| John Hsu | Democratic | $105,277 | $3,133 | Jun 30 |
| Katie Bansil | Democratic | $41,956 | -$3,498 | Jun 30 |
| Hillary Herzig | Republican | $7,645 | $1,866 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 780,307
- Median household income
- $105,178
- Median age
- 38.7
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
New Jersey senators
Cory BookerU.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat
Andy KimU.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026