Rebecca Bennett wins Dem primary, will challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November

Rebecca Bennett (D) is hoping to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R) in what is expected to be one of the nation's most competitive House races in the fall.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 301

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Rebecca Bennett will face GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November after Bennett won the Democratic nod in the 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, the Associated Press projects.

Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, prevailed over three primary opponents, Michael Roth, Tina Shah, and Brian Varela.

Her victory sets up a competitive campaign for a seat Democrats held for two terms until Kean ousted former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D) in 2022 in a tight …

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