Federal
U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Public safety
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
- Supports ending mass deportations and private detention centers
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
- Supports guaranteed preschool starting at age 3
- Supports capping student loan interest rates
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
- Supports a nationwide moratorium on AI data centers
- Supports 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
- Supports making oil companies pay for hurricane preparation
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
- Opposes the state's offshore wind bailout paid by ratepayers
Health & human services
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
- Supports the Social Security Expansion Act
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
- Supports the Hyde Amendment ban on federal abortion funding
- Authored the Autism CARES Act of 2024In office
Government & transparency
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
- Supports a constitutional amendment repealing Citizens United
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
- Supports pressing China to free detained Americans
Courts & justice
Rachel PeaceDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christopher H. SmithRepublican
- Authored five federal anti-human-trafficking lawsIn office
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