Four Democrats are vying to challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Four Democrats are running in the June 2 primary in the 7th Congressional district hoping to oust Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., a two-term Republican.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 1,663

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Four Democrats are angling to replace Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, where the Trump administration’s planned immigration detention center, Kean’s ongoing absence, and affordability concerns have dominated the campaign.

Rebecca Bennett, Michael Roth, Tina Shah, and Brian Varela will face off in the Democratic primary on June 2 in their bids to unseat Kean, a two-term Republican who has blamed unspecified medical troubles for not being …

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