The 4th Congressional District covers parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Matthew Jenkins is the Democratic candidate. The Republican candidate is incumbent Rep. Chris Smith, who did not respond to our request for an interview.
NJ Decides Election Exchange 2024: District 4 — Matthew Jenkins
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Colleen O’Dea has spent her entire career reporting New Jersey news and won numerous state and national journalism awards and fellowships. She joined NJ Spotlight News in 2011 and now serves as its data reporter, as well as covering general assignment topics that include elections, politics, housing and corrections.
