NJ-04 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationNew Jersey
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BackgroundSmall business owner
Notable personal detailsRachel Peace is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described herself as a Jersey Shore native, small business owner, and single mother, and became a local advocate on Medicaid and health-care affordability issues. She is running as a challenger to incumbent Rep. Chris Smith.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy and advocates expanded social programs including universal health coverage, paid family leave, and universal pre-K. Frames affordability as tied to structural reforms in health care, education, and campaign finance.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal health coverage and calls for a modern federal guarantee of healthcare, proposing to bring the U.S. in line with other developed nations on access. Her platform pairs universal coverage with broader affordability and family-centered health policies such as paid family leave and support for childcare.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports full-spectrum reproductive care including contraception, IVF, prenatal care, and elective and medically necessary D&Cs; says reproductive care must be accessible regardless of income, geography, documentation, or insurance status and that legislators should not interfere in medical care.
Climate & Energy
Advocates for climate action through clean-energy and pollution-accountability measures and frames energy affordability as part of broader economic relief. Has professional involvement with a climate advocacy group that supported the New Jersey Climate Superfund Act and emphasizes making polluters pay. Campaign materials list energy affordability alongside healthcare, housing, and food as priorities for families.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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