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Rachel Peace
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, New Jersey’s 4th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Rachel Peace is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 4th District on November 3, 2026, against Chris Smith (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Rachel Peace’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Rachel Peace’s campaign has raised $101,426 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $14,431 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$88,497
- The candidate’s own money and loans$6,712
- PACs and other committees$6,000
- Other$217
From donors who gave over $200: $12,665 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 76% from New Jersey, 0% from other states, 24% with no U.S. state given. Top states: New Jersey $9,665 (76%). 21 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NJ04257 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Rachel Peace’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Rachel Peace (Democratic); Chris Smith (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Chris Smith (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- New Jersey 4th District 2026: who’s running
- Every New Jersey race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in New Jersey
Early voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in New Jersey
- Check your registration on New Jersey’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for New Jersey
About Rachel Peace
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Rachel Peace quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Endorsements
- NJCA-PAC (New Jersey Citizen Action Political Action Committee) · insidernj.com (source for the NJCA-PAC (New Jersey Citizen Action Political Action Committee) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the NJCA-PAC (New Jersey Citizen Action Political Action Committee) endorsement)
- Monmouth County Democrats · insidernj.com (source for the Monmouth County Democrats endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Monmouth County Democrats endorsement)
- Ocean County Democrats · newjerseyglobe.com (source for the Ocean County Democrats endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Ocean County Democrats endorsement)
- Ocean County Young Democrats · insidernj.com (source for the Ocean County Young Democrats endorsement)
- Derel Stroud, Deputy Mayor of Neptune Township (NJ) · insidernj.com (source for the Derel Stroud, Deputy Mayor of Neptune Township (NJ) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Derel Stroud, Deputy Mayor of Neptune Township (NJ) endorsement)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at peace4shore.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), peace4shore.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), peace4shore.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “We have to get money out of politics. Beginning with a constitutional amendment to repeal this disastrous ruling, I'll support sweeping changes to our campaign finance system, ending dark money donations and returning to values of transparency and people power.” 2026 · peace4shore.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I believe in fulfilling America's decades-old promise: to recognize healthcare as a right, not a privilege.” 2026 · peace4shore.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “I believe in a living wage that reflects the realities of our economy, the realities of price increases, and one that moves with inflation.” 2026 · peace4shore.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “I'll fight to end the scourge of mass deportation forever and put an end to the privatization of prisons and detention centers.” 2026 · peace4shore.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “We have to make homeownership a realistic goal for young people again, and I'll support bipartisan legislation to end corporate ownership of family homes.” 2026 · peace4shore.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Rachel Peace has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Rachel Peace been backed by AIPAC?
No. Rachel Peace has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Rachel Peace had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.