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New Jersey's 4th Congressional District (NJ-4)

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Chris Smith, a Republican, has represented the district since 1981.

The district includes parts of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 788,486, a median household income of $99,155, and a median age of 40.8. Of residents 25 and older, 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 4th District
Chris Smith

U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 4th District · Republican

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2026 election

Smith has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-4 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NJ-4 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Chris Smith (incumbent)Republican$592,016$488,316Jun 30
Rachel PeaceDemocratic$34,352$5,363Jun 30
John David BlakeDemocratic$5,421$6,646Mar 31

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
788,486
Median household income
$99,155
Median age
40.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

New Jersey senators

  • Official portrait of Cory Booker, U.S. Senator for New Jersey
    Cory Booker

    U.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat

  • Official portrait of Andy Kim, U.S. Senator for New Jersey
    Andy Kim

    U.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat

Neighboring districts

  • NJ-2 · Jeff Van Drew (R)
  • NJ-3 · Herb Conaway (D)
  • NJ-6 · Frank Pallone (D)

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