Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett challenges Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for New Jersey House seat
The gist
Former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett is challenging Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District.
Democrats see the seat as a top pickup chance despite Kean's fund-raising edge.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026Bennett won a competitive primary and was widely seen as a more moderate, electable Democrat than some rivals.
- Jun 2026Kean returned to the House floor after an extended absence and disclosed he had been diagnosed with depression.
- Sep 28, 2026Kean and Bennett clashed in a debate over his support for Trump's tariffs and the Iran war.