New Jersey's 4th Congressional District elects one member of congress by the first past the post method, it is currently represented by Republican Chris Smith. He has represented the district since 1981.
Smith comfortably won re-election in the 2008 election against challenger Joshua M. Zeitz.
Read more about New Jersey's 4th Congressional District: Counties and Municipalities in The District, Voting, Representatives
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