Christopher H. Smith
Republican · New Jersey · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for U.S. House, NJ-4, New Jersey
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Combating human trafficking
- Autism and health research programs
- Opposing offshore wind projects affecting New Jersey ratepayers
Biography
Christopher H. Smith is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, serving since 1981 as dean of the state's delegation, per the chamber's membership roster and WHYY. He wrote the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and four further anti-trafficking laws, and his Autism CARES bill was signed into law in 2024, per his campaign site. He is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Key voting record
- Voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Supported
- Voted yes on the Laken Riley Act, expanding federal detention of certain immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes, which passed the House 263-156 in January 2025. Supported
- Voted yes on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, which passed the House 231-196 in September 2025. Supported
- Voted yes on the November 2025 funding agreement that ended the government shutdown, which passed the House 222-209 in November 2025. Supported
- Voted yes on the September 2025 stopgap funding bill, which passed the House 217-212 in September 2025. Supported
- Voted yes on the March 2025 full-year stopgap funding bill, which passed the House 217-213 in March 2025. Supported
On the ballot
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