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Chris Smith, longest-serving member of U.S. House, wins 24th term

November 3, 2026 8:04 pmNovember 6, 2026 1:48 pm

Rep. Chris Smith, the longest-serving House member in New Jersey history, won an unprecedented 24th two-year term in Washington, defeating Democrat Rachel Peace in the heavily Republican 4th congressional district. Smith (R-Manchester) defeated Peace, 50.9% t0 49.1%, becoming the only...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

October 31, 2026 2:32 pmOctober 31, 2026 6:32 pm

A bipartisan group of New Jersey’s U.S. House members is urging President Donald Trump to provide federal aid to the state as it recovers from last month’s major storm. Led by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Long Branch), the letter supports...

Kim rallies with Mullock and Peace as Democrats target GOP incumbents

October 30, 2026 9:57 pmOctober 31, 2026 12:07 am

U.S. Sen. Andy Kim joined Democratic congressional candidates Zack Mullock and Rachel Peace at a campaign rally, lending his support to two challengers seeking to unseat Republican Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) and Chris Smith (R-Manchester). Kim praised both candidates...

Lakewood Vaad endorses Cory Booker, Chris Smith in November election

October 14, 2026 6:52 pmOctober 14, 2026 6:55 pm

The Lakewood Vaad, an enormously influential group of Orthodox Jewish religious and community leaders, has endorsed Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Republican Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) for re-election in November. The Vaad, whose endorsements carry considerable weight among Lakewood’s...

Small business group backs Kean, Van Drew, Smith

September 29, 2026 10:22 am

The nation’s largest small business advocacy group has endorsed three New Jersey Republican congressmen for re-election, giving its backing to Reps. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-Westfield), Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis), and Chris Smith (R-Manchester). The National Federation of Independent Business announced...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

September 25, 2026 6:12 pmSeptember 24, 2026 11:51 pm

WASHINGTON — Commuters on New Jersey Transit and those who drive to work and get hit with New York City’s congestion tax would get a new federal tax break under legislation introduced this week. The Lowering Commuting Costs Act would...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

September 18, 2026 5:58 pmSeptember 19, 2026 1:02 pm

WASHINGTON — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith authorizing $150 million for research into Lyme disease has cleared the U.S. House and went to President Donald Trump for his signature. The measure was named in honor of former U.S. Sen....