Who Is Running in New Jersey Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Frank Pallone
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongressman Frank Pallone advocates for an economy that supports the middle class through raised wages, strengthened workplace protections, and infrastructure investments, introducing the LIFT America Act. He voted against the 2017 Republican tax plan, stating it benefited the wealthy. He also opposed H.R. 3617, an energy bill, citing affordability, and voted against H.R. 4758 to repeal energy efficiency rebates, which he believes help families. He condemned the freeze of Gateway Tunnel funding.
Immigration
HighFrank Pallone opposes increased funding for the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns about federal immigration agents' actions. He voted against a DHS spending package, stating that the agencies' actions are "reckless, arbitrary, and unworthy of a democratic nation." He supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have resided in the U.S., paid taxes, and remained law-abiding. He also strongly supports the Dream Act and reintroduced the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act.
Healthcare
HighFrank Pallone believes all Americans should have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. He is an ardent defender of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), having played a key role in its development, and advocates for extending its enhanced premium tax credits to lower insurance premiums. He supports legislation like the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act and building on the Inflation Reduction Act to negotiate drug prices. He voted against a government shutdown bill due to concerns over health care costs.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Frank Pallone |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congressman Frank Pallone advocates for an economy that supports the middle class through raised wages, strengthened workplace protections, and infrastructure investments, introducing the LIFT America Act. He voted against the 2017 Republican tax plan, stating it benefited the wealthy. He also opposed H.R. 3617, an energy bill, citing affordability, and voted against H.R. 4758 to repeal energy efficiency rebates, which he believes help families. He condemned the freeze of Gateway Tunnel funding. High |
| Immigration | Frank Pallone opposes increased funding for the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns about federal immigration agents' actions. He voted against a DHS spending package, stating that the agencies' actions are "reckless, arbitrary, and unworthy of a democratic nation." He supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have resided in the U.S., paid taxes, and remained law-abiding. He also strongly supports the Dream Act and reintroduced the Indonesian Family Refugee Protection Act. High |
| Healthcare | Frank Pallone believes all Americans should have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. He is an ardent defender of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), having played a key role in its development, and advocates for extending its enhanced premium tax credits to lower insurance premiums. He supports legislation like the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act and building on the Inflation Reduction Act to negotiate drug prices. He voted against a government shutdown bill due to concerns over health care costs. High |
| Climate & Energy | Congressman Frank Pallone consistently supports environmental issues, including clean water, air, and beach replenishment, and opposes cuts to related programs. He led efforts to secure investments for green infrastructure and flood risk reduction through the Inflation Reduction Act. He voted against H.R. 4758, which would repeal rebates for energy-efficient home improvements, aiming to help families afford appliances and promote healthier communities. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Frank Pallone supports federal protection for abortion and reproductive health care, advocating to codify these rights into federal law. He voted against H.R.3762, which would defund Planned Parenthood, and opposed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.26) and the 20-Week Abortion Ban (H.R.36). He also supported the Right to Contraception Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. He emphasizes that House Democrats will continue fighting to protect full reproductive health care. High |
| Foreign Policy | Frank Pallone consistently supports national defense and military resources for U.S. uniformed personnel. He voted for the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 and the CHIPS and Science Act. Pallone supports Israel, advocating for military and economic aid, and voted to impose tougher sanctions on Iran. He also believes Congress, not the President, holds the constitutional power to declare war, opposing unilateral military actions and a 2025 military bill for insufficient congressional guardrails. High |
| Education | Frank Pallone supports providing adequate resources and compensation for schools and teachers, stating that expanding higher education access invests in the nation's economic strength. He advocates for increasing Pell Grants and legislation to keep student loan interest rates low. Pallone criticized the Trump administration for withholding education funds and attempting to dismantle the Department of Education, actions he stated would harm public schools and lead to teacher layoffs. High |
| Gun Policy | Frank Pallone advocates for government action to address gun violence, specifically supporting universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and limits on high-capacity magazines. He also endorsed President Obama's Executive Order requiring federal licenses for small-scale gun sellers, citing the number of daily gun deaths and mass shootings as reasons warranting these measures. High |
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