About Hillary
I'm Hillary Herzig, a Monmouth County resident, mother of three, and spouse of a U.S. Army Veteran. I've dedicated my life to public and civil service, working across multiple city and federal agencies to support our military families, veterans, and national security.
After earning my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University, I served as the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police in Key West, Florida - from there, I continued my public service with the U.S. Army as a civil servant in Intelligence and Security Operations, taught military dependent children through the Department of Defense Education Activity while stationed in Germany as a U.S Army Spouse, and later served in the Veterans Administration, United States Department of Agriculture - Animal, Plant and Health Inspection Service, and most recently within the Department of Homeland Security at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Mission Support of Asylum and Personnel Security with a focus on National Security.
In 2022, my family and I traveled the country, experiencing firsthand the beauty of America and the importance of strong families, strong communities, and the freedoms that make our country exceptional. We returned to the Garden State to raise our children near the same beaches, neighborhoods, and schools that shaped me.
I attended elementary, middle, and high school in the Garden State and my roots, my family, and my values have always been here in New Jersey.
I'm running for Congress because New Jersey deserves representation rooted in service, accountability, and love for our state.
The Incumbent in New Jersey's District 6 has been in Congress for 32 years — and our communities have not become stronger, safer, freer, or more affordable.
It's time for leadership that puts New Jersey First — our families, our future, and our identity.
I'm ready to work, ready to serve, and ready to fight for the people who raised me and the state that made me who I am.
Education and professional experience
2006-2010
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
2010-2025
career civil
servant
Executive Assistant to Chief of Police key west
Special Security Representative - U.S Army National Ground intelligence Center
military dependent educational Instructor - Department of defense education activity
financial analyst - veterans administration
civilian benefits technician - United States department of agriculture - APHIS
Mission support specialist - asylum United States Citizenship and immigration services
personnel security specialist - United States citizenship and immigration services
artist - business owner
veteran caregiver
children's book author
2025- Present
American Military University
Pursuing master of Political science with concentration in public policy
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.