New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District covers parts of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties and stretches from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean. Claiming a rich diversity of family farms, industrial cities, small towns and shore communities, the Fourth District reflects the economic and demographic strength of Central Jersey.

Until recently, the Fourth District was considered a Republican stronghold. But frustration with the rightward drift of the Republican party has made it a battleground area. Bill Clinton and Al Gore won the Fourth District handily, as have recent Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate and governor. As centrist as it is central, the Fourth District is up for grabs in 2008. It is a bellwether field for the state and the region.

Burlington County:
Bordentown City
Bordentown Township
Burlington City
Burlington Township
Chesterfield
Fieldsboro
Florence Township
Mansfield Township
Springfield Township

Mercer County:
East Windsor
Hamilton Township
Hightstown
Trenton (part)
Washington Township

Monmouth County:
Allentown
Brielle
Colts Neck
Farmingdale
Freehold (part)
Freehold Township
Howell Township
Manasquan
Millstone Township
Roosevelt
Sea Girt
Spring Lake
Spring Lake Heights
Upper Freehold
Wall Township

Ocean County:
Bay Head
Brick Township
Jackson Township
Lakehurst
Lakewood Township
Manchester Township
Mantoloking
Plumsted
Point Pleasant Beach
Point Pleasant