Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, positioning her to challenge Republican Tom Kean Jr. in the upcoming midterm elections. Bennett, a former Navy commander, secured approximately 47.2 percent of the vote against three opponents. The race is considered highly competitive, with Kean's prolonged absence from Congress due to health issues adding to the stakes.
- ▪Rebecca Bennett defeated three Democratic rivals to win the primary.
- ▪Tom Kean Jr. has missed over 100 House votes due to an undisclosed illness.
- ▪The 7th Congressional District has changed party hands multiple times in recent elections.
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally KeanDemocrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRebecca Bennett waves during a primary election night watch party in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the United States, on June 2, 2026 [Ryan Murphy/AP]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Rebecca Bennett has won a high-stakes Democratic Party primary in the US state of New Jersey, setting up a contest against Republican Tom Kean Jr, backed by President Donald Trump, for one of the most competitive…
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