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Christopher H. Smith

US Representative (R-NJ-4)
Tracked because Sitting member of the House; tracked for votes, donor mapping, and committee oversight.
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Christopher H. Smith is the Republican U.S. Representative (NJ's 4th congressional district). The platform has 2 voting records on file (2021) and 44 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Facts on record40
Connections mapped34
Sources cited42
Evidence: 16P+8 24S+16
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No documented contradictions on file.
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Christopher H. Smith has not publicly weighed in on Refusal to hold in-person town halls for over three decades
Key Connections
→ Donald Trump person
political opposition
Trump threatened to endorse a primary challenger against Smith after Smith voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Smith also voted against Trump's second impeachment.
→ Steve Bannon person
vote
Smith voted against holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6th Select Committee.
→ Mike Johnson elected official
fundraising
In October 2024, Smith helped raise over $500,000 at a Lakewood fundraiser headlined by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
← Laborers Int'L Union Of North America PAC (Liuna PAC) organization
donor
$9,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00007922/
← National Association Of Realtors PAC organization
donor
$10,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00030718/
← Air Line Pilots Assoc. International PAC organization
donor
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00035451/
← American Road & Transportation Builders Association PAC organization
donor
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00118208/
← The Caterpillar Inc. Employee Political Action Committee organization
donor
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00148031/
Facts (40)
Data Freshness
Ageing Last update: 171d ago · Avg age: 895d
Confidence Tiers: Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing
✓ Verified Findings (40)
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✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voting Index: R+14 (Wikipedia 2023) / R+36 (LegisLetter 2026); Trump won the district by 10+ points in 2020
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: SALT Deduction Usage: 42% of NJ taxpayers use the SALT deduction (highest in the nation); average SALT deduction in Smith's district: $18,355
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Medicaid Enrollment (NJ-4): Ocean County: 168,437 recipients (2nd highest in NJ); Monmouth County: 83,117; 1.8 million NJ residents rely on NJ FamilyCare (18% of state population)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Age: 40.8 years (vs. 38.5 nationally)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/Ethnic Composition: White (Non-Hispanic) 81.9%, Hispanic 11.1%, Black or African American 3.3%, Asian 2.5%, Two or More Races 2.7%
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.3% (vs. 33.7% nationally)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 79.5% (vs. 65.5% nationally); median home value $461,100; median rent $1,749
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 6.0% (vs. 12.4% nationally)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $99,155 (vs. $78,538 national median); Census Bureau: $103,769
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 788,486
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: New Jersey Public Question 2 (2021) — Allow organizations to use raffle proceeds for their own purposes (2021) — passed, margin 61.9% Yes — 38.1% No
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: New Jersey Public Question 1 (2021) — Permit sports betting on college teams; expand charitable gaming (2021) — passed, margin 57.6% Yes — 42.4% No
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 61 (Educational Services — including Lakewood's large private school network) (share 9)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (Accommodation and Food Services — tourism, Jersey Shore) (share 9)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (Retail Trade) (share 12)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (Health Care and Social Assistance) (share 16)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Monmouth County Government (4000 employees)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Bais Medrash Govoah (Lakewood yeshiva) (1000 employees)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Six Flags Great Adventure (4000 employees)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Top employer: RWJBarnabas Health (Monmouth Medical Center, Community Medical Center) (38000 employees)
✓ verified Partially Corroborated [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Hackensack Meridian Health (Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, etc.) (36000 employees)
✓ verified Pending Review [constituency_baseline] District summary: New Jersey's 4th Congressional District stretches along the Jersey Shore, encompassing all or portions of Monmouth and Ocean counties. The district is home to approximately 788,486 constituents and is the most Republican district in New Jersey (R+14 Cook PVI, R+36 per LegisLetter). It has a median household income of $99,155–$103,769, significantly above the national median. The district is older (median age 40.8), with high homeownership (79.5%) and high educational attainment (40.3% bachelor's degree or higher). The population is 81.9% White and 11.1% Hispanic. The economy is anchored by healthcare, retail, tourism (Jersey Shore), and a growing Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood. Ocean County has the state's second-highest Medicaid population at 168,437 recipients. Smith has represented the district since 1981 — the longest-serving member of Congress from New Jersey in history. The district has voted reliably Republican, though Smith occasionally outperforms the top of the ticket.
Added: 27 Apr 2026
✓ verified Primary Source Voted yea on H.R. 3233 (National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act — Bipartisan, independent commission modeled after the 9/11 Commission) on 2021-05-19: Smith was one of only 35 House Republicans to break ranks and support the Jan. 6 commission. He cited NJ Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick's death. The vote drew fierce backlash from Trump and conservative constituents.
✓ verified Primary Source Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, water systems, and the Gateway Tunnel critical to New Jersey commuters) on 2021-11-06: Smith was one of only 13 House Republicans to vote yes, drawing MAGA fire and a threat from Trump to endorse a primary challenger. His vote helped secure $12 billion for New Jersey infrastructure, including the Gateway Tunnel project vital to NJ Transit commuters.
Date: 2021-11-06 Added: 27 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Roll call: H.R. 3684
✓ verified Primary Source [vote] Smith voted against the Respect for Marriage Act in December 2022, which codified federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. Both New Jersey Republican congressmen voted no, even as 39 House Republicans supported the bill.
✓ verified Primary Source [statement] Smith has been ranked the 30th most bipartisan member of the House by the Lugar Center and has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for bipartisanship. He states he 'always searched for areas of agreement to enact laws that make a positive difference.'
✓ verified Primary Source [vote] In July 2025, Smith voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he said 'provides the largest tax cut in American history' and touted the increase in the SALT deduction. However, NJ Governor Phil Murphy criticized the bill for 'fully repealing the SALT deduction in order to shower billionaires and gun manufacturers with budget-busting tax breaks.'
✓ verified Primary Source [statement] Smith voted against H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, citing the cap on the SALT deduction as unfair to New Jersey residents. He stated the bill 'does not provide needed tax relief for New Jersey residents' and fought to protect the SALT deduction.
✓ verified Primary Source [vote] Smith voted against the second impeachment of Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection. He also voted against holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6th Select Committee.
✓ verified Primary Source [vote] Smith voted in favor of creating an independent commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol attack, stating: 'The attack on January 6 resulted in a tragic loss of life and physical injury. One hundred and forty Capitol and D.C. police officers were injured.' He was one of only 35 House Republicans to support the bill.
✓ verified Primary Source [vote] Smith voted against reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2013. He objected to provisions that extended protections to LGBTQ+ individuals and Native American tribes. Constituents accused him of leading a 'war against women.' He also authored HR 3, which sought to redefine rape as 'forcible rape,' limiting the scope of federal abortion funding restrictions.
✓ verified Primary Source [platform] Smith is the author of the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and five subsequent anti-human-trafficking laws. He has been celebrated as a global leader in combating violence against women and girls.
✓ verified Primary Source Smith's career contributions from labor unions have been significant, including International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ($10,000 in 2002 cycle), Laborers Union ($10,000), Service Employees International Union ($10,000), and Carpenters & Joiners Union ($8,000).
✓ verified Partially Corroborated In October 2024, Smith helped raise over $500,000 at a Lakewood fundraiser headlined by House Speaker Mike Johnson. Most funds came from donor Rich Roberts, contributing $500,000 to the NRCC and the Congressional Leadership Fund.
✓ verified Primary Source Smith operates the leadership PAC 'Citizens Strengthening Our Majority in the House' (FEC Committee ID: C00727123), also known as the Chris Smith Victory Fund.
✓ verified Primary Source Smith's 2018 net worth was $212,012, ranking 273rd in the House. He held no individual stocks and reported minimal financial transactions (2 totaling $3,500 to $3,500).
✓ verified Primary Source Smith's top contributor in 2023–2024 was the American Israel Public Affairs Committee at $21,250 ($16,250 individuals + $5,000 PAC). Additionally, Operating Engineers Union gave $10,000, Plumbers/Pipefitters Union Local 9 gave $10,000.
✓ verified Primary Source Smith's top contributing industry in 2023–2024 was Pro-Israel at $45,500, followed by Retired ($39,456), Building Trade Unions ($26,000), Securities & Investment ($25,665), and Lawyers/Law Firms ($20,133).
✓ verified Primary Source Smith raised $618,163 in the 2023–2024 election cycle. Large individual contributions: 43.00%, PAC contributions: 31.29%, small individual contributions (<$200): 17.99%, candidate self-financing: 0%.
✓ verified Partially Corroborated Christopher H. Smith filed filing with the SEC on 2024-11-26. Accession number: N/A.
All Connections (34)
→ Donald Trump person
political opposition primary since 2021
Trump threatened to endorse a primary challenger against Smith after Smith voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Smith also voted against Trump's second impeachment.
→ Steve Bannon person
vote primary since 2021
Smith voted against holding Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the January 6th Select Committee.
→ Mike Johnson elected official
fundraising primary since 2024
In October 2024, Smith helped raise over $500,000 at a Lakewood fundraiser headlined by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
donor primary since 2024
$9,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00007922/
donor primary since 2024
$10,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00030718/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00032979/
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00035451/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00073056/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00091561/
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00118208/
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00148031/
donor primary since 2024
$10,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00155440/
donor primary since 2026
$6,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00238725/
donor primary since 2024
$10,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00267849/
donor primary since 2024
$10,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00332296/
donor primary since 2024
$6,500 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00383950/
← Huck PAC organization
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00448373/
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00462630/
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00486928/
donor primary since 2024
$6,600 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00524322/
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00592089/
← American Revival PAC organization
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00639229/
← Transport Workers Union PAC organization
donor primary since 2024
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00727719/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00001016/
← Smart Td PAC organization
donor primary since 2024
$6,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00001636/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00002469/
donor primary since 2026
$8,500 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00009936/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00012476/
donor primary since 2024
$6,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00013961/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00023580/
donor primary since 2026
$6,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00024968/
donor primary since 2026
$5,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00029447/
donor primary since 2024
$7,500 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00029504/
donor primary since 2024
$10,000 to Christopher H. Smith's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Sources (42)
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