Stephanie Is a Passionate Advocate for Us
New Jersey native Stephanie Schmid is running for the 4th Congressional District. A retired Foreign Service Officer, attorney, and human rights advocate fighting for our families, our values, and our community.
See Where She StandsThe 4th Congressional District deserves a new leader willing to stand up and fight for our families, our values, and our community.
Meet Stephanie
New Jersey native Stephanie Schmid is running for New Jersey's 4th Congressional District. She's a retired United States Foreign Service Officer, attorney, and human rights advocate.
Stephanie has a strong record of serving her community, protecting those most vulnerable, and solving difficult public policy problems. She's running to bring new leadership to Congress at a time when we need our leaders to solve pressing challenges and create opportunities for the people of New Jersey.
Stephanie's career has stretched from private practice to serving her country in the State Department to leading the U.S. Foreign Policy Program for the Center for Reproductive Rights. She is running for Congress to bring new leadership to the 4th Congressional District — she's willing to fight for our families, our values, and our communities in Washington.
On the Issues
Healthcare
Fighting to improve access to and affordability of healthcare, lower prescription drug costs, and protect people with pre-existing conditions.
Learn more →Environment
Addressing the climate crisis with urgent action to protect our children's future and create clean energy jobs in Central Jersey.
Learn more →Economy & Working Families
Addressing kitchen table issues: lowering taxes on the middle class, childcare costs, paid family leave, and strong public education.
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Read article →Frequently Asked Questions
Stephanie Schmid is a New Jersey native who ran for the 4th Congressional District. She is a retired United States Foreign Service Officer, licensed attorney, and human rights advocate with decades of public service experience.
Her career spans private legal practice, diplomatic service at the State Department, and leading the U.S. Foreign Policy Program for the Center for Reproductive Rights. She brings a unique combination of legal expertise and international policy experience to her advocacy for New Jersey communities.
Stephanie campaigned for New Jersey's 4th Congressional District, which covers parts of Monmouth, Mercer, and Ocean Counties. The district includes communities ranging from coastal towns along the Jersey Shore to inland suburban and rural areas.
The 4th District has a diverse population with varying economic and social needs, and Stephanie's platform addressed issues affecting families across all of these communities.
Stephanie focuses on healthcare affordability, environmental protection, infrastructure modernization, education funding, and tax relief for middle-class families. She advocates for universal access to healthcare without bankruptcy and supports the removal of the SALT cap that disproportionately affects New Jersey homeowners.
She also champions gun safety reform, disability rights, veterans' support, and union protections. Her platform emphasizes transparent leadership and regular constituent engagement through town halls.
Stephanie supports legislation that would automatically enroll uninsured and underinsured individuals in a publicly funded program like Medicare while maintaining employer-based insurance for those who prefer it. She opposes plans that eliminate all private insurance options.
She also prioritizes lowering prescription drug costs and expanding the definition of healthcare to include reproductive rights, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. Her approach balances universal access with practical implementation.
Stephanie supports re-entering the Paris Climate Agreement and reinstating rolled-back environmental regulations. As a representative of a coastal district impacted by Hurricane Sandy, she understands the urgent threat that climate change poses to New Jersey communities.
She views the transition to clean energy as an economic opportunity that can create high-paying manufacturing and skilled labor jobs in Central Jersey. She also advocates for modernizing infrastructure, including the electrical grid and high-speed rail, while fully funding flood insurance and emergency management programs.
You can visit the On the Issues page on this website for detailed policy positions covering healthcare, environment, infrastructure, education, taxes, unions, gun safety, Social Security, veterans' support, and disability rights.
The Events page provides information about past campaign activities including town halls, debates, and community engagement opportunities that showcase Stephanie's commitment to transparent and accessible leadership.