New Jersey's 4th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Rachel Peace (D) vs. Chris Smith (R): New Jersey's 4th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Rachel Peace
Democratic
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Chris Smith, Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
Chris Smith
Republican
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, NJ-4, since 1981Voting record →
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Seat held by
(R) Chris Smith, since 1981
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for New Jersey's 4th Congressional District?

Rachel Peace (D) vs. Chris Smith (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(R) Chris Smith, since 1981

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for New Jersey's 4th Congressional District (NJ-4, District 4). Find your district on the district map.

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