New Jersey's 4th congressional district is a

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that stretches along the

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. It has been represented by Republican Chris Smith since 1981, the second-longest currently serving member of the US House of Representatives and the longest serving member of Congress from

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in history. Although the 4th district had a presence in Mercer County for decades, it lost its two municipalities in the county ( Hamilton Township and Robbinsville Township) following the redistricting process in late 2021, which was based on the 2020 census. The district is currently contained to Monmouth County and

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. With a

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rating of R+14, it is the most Republican district in New Jersey, and it is also the only one that did not elect a Democrat since 2018.

Counties and municipalities in the district

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 Census), the district contains all or portions of two counties and 40 municipalities. Municipalities in the district are:Plan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed November 6, 2016. Monmouth County (19) : Avon-By-The-Sea, Belmar,

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, Colts Neck Township, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township (part; also 3rd), Howell Township,

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, Manasquan, Middletown Township (part; also 6th; includes Lincroft, Navesink, and part of Belford, Fairview, North Middletown, and Port Monmouth), Ocean Township,

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, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, Wall Township

(21) : Bay Head, Beachwood, Berkeley Township (part; also

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; includes Holiday City-Berkeley, Holiday City South, Holiday Heights, and Silver Ridge), Brick Township, Island Heights, Jackson Township, Lacey Township (part; also

; includes Forked River), Lakehurst, Lakewood Township, Lavallette, Manchester Township, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Point Pleasant Beach, Point Pleasant, Plumsted Township, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, South Toms River,

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Recent election results from statewide races

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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