1992Final results
1992 election for New Jersey's 4th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Cristopher H. Smith (R) won with 61.8% of the vote, defeating Brian M. Hughes (D) by 26.8 points.
Cristopher H. SmithRepublican · winner
61.8%149,095
Brian M. HughesDemocrat
35.0%84,514
Benjamin GrindlingerLibertarian
1.2%2,984
Patrick C. PasculliIndependent
0.9%2,137
Agnes A. JamesConservative
0.7%1,630
Joseph J. NotarangeloOther party
0.4%865
241,225 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1992
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Brian M. HughesCristopher H. Smith
$202.1K
Raised by the campaign
$369.9K
$187.5K
Spent by the campaign
$413.5K
$10.7K
Cash on hand
$20.9K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1992.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1992
The candidates
Cristopher H. Smith (R)Brian M. Hughes (D)
Also on the ballot: Benjamin Grindlinger (Libertarian), 1.2%; Patrick C. Pasculli (Independent), 0.9%; Agnes A. James (Conservative), 0.7%; Joseph J. Notarangelo (Other party), 0.4%