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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 4)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 4) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Chris Smith (Republican), Rachel Peace (Democratic), and Kevin Cupples (Independent). The seat is currently held by Christopher H. Smith (Republican), who has served since January 1981, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rachel Peace

Democratic

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Kevin Cupples

Independent

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Christopher H. Smith

Republican · Since January 1981

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Foreign Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1382

    Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United...

  • HR.9202

    Walter Patterson Justice and Extradition Act

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 4) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 4) in New Jersey in 2026?

Chris Smith (Republican), Rachel Peace (Democratic), and Kevin Cupples (Independent). Chris Smith is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 4) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Jersey and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Christopher H. Smith, a Republican, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 1981.

What committees does Christopher H. Smith serve on?

Christopher H. Smith serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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