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Christopher H. Smith
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
$1.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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95.4%chance to win
$1.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age73 years old (Mar 4, 1953)
GenderMale
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LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundU.S. Representative
Notable personal detailsChristopher Henry “Chris” Smith is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District since 1981. He has served for decades and is a long-tenured member of the New Jersey congressional delegation. His public profile centers on legislative work and committee activity in the U.S. House.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Christopher H. Smith has repeatedly backed tax cuts and opposed legislation he says would raise taxes and add spending. He has also supported restoring the state and local tax deduction for New Jersey taxpayers and described tax reform as a way to lower taxes on individuals and small businesses and support growth.
Healthcare
Christopher H. Smith opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported repealing it in full. He described health reform as something that should rely on reformed private insurance, individual control, and limited government mandates rather than a government-controlled system.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement, including restarting border wall construction, ending catch and release, using Remain in Mexico, increasing Border Patrol staffing, and imposing tougher penalties for unlawful entry or visa overstays. Also frames immigration policy around national security and public safety, while acknowledging a general tradition of welcoming people seeking a better life.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Christopher H. Smith is a long-time pro-life lawmaker who has repeatedly opposed abortion access and described abortion as a human-rights violation. He has supported efforts to restrict abortion funding, oppose abortion at birth, and curb chemical abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Christopher H. Smith has opposed the Paris climate agreement and the Clean Power Plan, arguing they would raise electric bills and hurt the economy. He has also criticized offshore wind projects as unreliable and unsafe, and urged federal officials to halt or further review them.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks and backed the Brady Law to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous people. Also states that the Second Amendment matters but does not prevent reasonable restrictions, and frames expanded background checks as a way to reduce gun violence.
Endorsements
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