Show Us the Money
Republican Rep. Chris Smith has raised $526,047 so far in the 2026 congressional fundraising cycle for his New Jersey 4th Congressional District seat. His campaign committee, Friends of Chris Smith, collected $319,013 from individual donors and $185,058 from other political committees. The Republican Party contributed $2,500. Smith carried $364,065 in cash into the cycle and now holds $446,623 on hand after spending $443,489.
Political action committees and other organized groups account for roughly 35% of Smith's total fundraising this cycle. The $185,058 in committee contributions follows a consistent pattern for Smith. In 2022, he pulled in $441,230 from political committees. In 2024, that figure was $300,025. No loans from Smith or outside sources appear in his filings, and he carries no reported debt.
Candidate Rankings
Smith ranks among active fundraisers in New Jersey's 2026 congressional fundraising contests, though the state's overall fundraising pool is large. All candidates running for federal office in New Jersey have combined to raise roughly $295.2 million this cycle. Smith's $526,047 represents less than 1% of that statewide total. New Jersey's top fundraisers this cycle include Cory Booker, who raised $17,623,906.52, Thomas Kean Jr. with $4,542,249.87, and Josh Gottheimer with $3,468,842.44. Smith's cash-on-hand position of $446,623 reflects steady accumulation over several cycles without major debt.
Incumbents vs Challengers
Incumbents in New Jersey are generally outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in cash on hand in the 2026 cycle. Established officeholders like Smith benefit from existing donor networks and political committee relationships built over multiple election cycles.
Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of May 13, 2026.
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