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[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
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[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
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[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)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Age: 40.8 years (vs. 38.5 nationally)
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[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%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.3% (vs. 33.7% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 79.5% (vs. 65.5% nationally); median home value $461,100; median rent $1,749
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 6.0% (vs. 12.4% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $99,155 (vs. $78,538 national median); Census Bureau: $103,769
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 788,486
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[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
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[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
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 61 (Educational Services — including Lakewood's large private school network) (share 9)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 72 (Accommodation and Food Services — tourism, Jersey Shore) (share 9)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (Retail Trade) (share 12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (Health Care and Social Assistance) (share 16)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Monmouth County Government (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Bais Medrash Govoah (Lakewood yeshiva) (1000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Six Flags Great Adventure (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: RWJBarnabas Health (Monmouth Medical Center, Community Medical Center) (38000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Hackensack Meridian Health (Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, etc.) (36000 employees)
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[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.
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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.
Date: 2021-05-19
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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
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[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.
Date: 2022-12-08
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[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.'
Date: 2022-05-03
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[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.'
Date: 2025-07-03
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[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.
Date: 2017-12-20
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[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.
Date: 2021-01-13
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[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.
Date: 2021-05-19
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[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.
Date: 2013-02-28
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[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.
Date: 2000-10-28
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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).
Date: 2002-12-31
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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.
Date: 2024-10-02
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Smith operates the leadership PAC 'Citizens Strengthening Our Majority in the House' (FEC Committee ID: C00727123), also known as the Chris Smith Victory Fund.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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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).
Date: 2018-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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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.
Date: 2024-06-30
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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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).
Date: 2024-06-30
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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%.
Date: 2024-06-30
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Christopher H. Smith filed filing with the SEC on 2024-11-26. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2024-11-26
Added: 23 Apr 2026
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