U.S. House · NJ-04
Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R)
Represents New Jersey’s 4th District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$1.62spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$1.62
- Opponent$0.13
- NJ average$4.77
- House average$8.15
Ranks 391 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher H. Smith (R), won | 265,652 (67.4%) | $638,105 | $1.62 |
| Matthew Jenkins (D) | 124,803 (31.7%) | $50,310 | $0.13 |
Total votes cast: 394,228. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC), NAHB BUILD-PAC | $32,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsHospitals, doctors and drugmakers | AHA PAC | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AbortionAnti-abortion | SBA Candidate Fund | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IsraelAIPAC and allied groups | AIPAC PAC | $9,993 | $25,589 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.