Rep. Chris Smith wins 24th term in the House
Nov 03, 2026 | 9:25 pm ET
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Rep. Chris Smith has been in Congress for more than 45 years, making him one of the House's longest-serving members. (Photo by Kris Connor/ Getty Images)
Rep. Chris Smith (R) will sail to reelection Tuesday despite a grim national environment for Republicans, the Associated Press projects.
Smith’s victory over Democratic challenger Rachel Peace will secure a 24th term in the House for Smith, who has been in Congress for more than 45 years.
He is tied for the longest-serving member of the House. Smith and Hal Rogers, a Kentucky Republican, were both sworn into the lower chamber in January 1981.
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