Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary for NJ House district held by absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, which is currently held by absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean. Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, emphasized her commitment to representing the district and addressing the rising cost of living. With her victory, she positions herself as a strong contender in the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
- ▪She raised over $2.6 million for her campaign and was the favorite heading into the election.
- ▪Bennett has made the rising cost of living her main issue and pledged to undo Trump's tax cuts.
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Politics Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary for NJ House district held by absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean By Victor Nava Published June 2, 2026, 9:04 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett emerged victorious Tuesday in the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, which is represented by mysteriously absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean. Bennett, 37, topped three other Democratic candidates to win the nomination for a seat that the party views as one of its best pickup opportunities in the Nov. 3 midterms. “NJ-07 deserves a representative who actually shows up for every family,” Bennett wrote in a Substack post on the eve of election night.
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