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Updates from the campaign trail
- New Jersey Globe
NJ-7 candidate, long seen as frontrunner, now has data to support that claim
...- Press Release
New Jersey’s CD7 Congressional Primary Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Holds Commanding 21 Point Lead, Poll Shows
The poll also shows Bennett, Navy Veteran and former Healthcare Leader, has built a broad coalition spanning the Democratic spectrum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com New Jersey’s CD7 Congressional Primary Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Holds Commanding 21-Point Lead, Poll ShowsThe poll also shows Bennett, Navy Veteran and former...
- Patch
By Summit Democrats Chair and Former Council President Greg Vartan
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Senate President & Union County Democratic Chairman Scutari & Union County Leaders Rally Behind Rebecca Bennett for Congress
Over 50 Elected Officials from NJ-07’s Largest County Back Bennett to Flip NJ-07 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Senate President & Union County Democratic Chairman Scutari & Union County Leaders Rally Behind Rebecca Bennett for Congress Over 50 Elected Officials from NJ-07’s Largest County Back Bennett to...
- Press Release
NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Releases First Digital Ad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Releases First Digital Ad SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, announced the release of her first digital ad in the NJ-07 primary race. The ad – titled “For Them”...
- New Jersey Globe
First-time Democratic candidate says she was motivated to run by Trump’s election
...- Press Release
Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1 Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1 Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Bennett continues to net critical labor support in NJ-07 race BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, announced her endorsement from the...
- Insider NJ
In the competitive 7th district, where four Democrats are competing to challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-Westfield), CWA District 1 will support Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot and first-time candidate.
...- Insider NJ
Running for Congress in the 7th District, retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett tonight said she hopes a two-week ceasefire holds, but that the United States should not be in this position. She blamed in part a Republican-controlled Congress that refuses to serve as a check on President Donald...
- New Jersey Globe
Ex-Navy helicopter pilot has raised nearly $2.7 million in red-to-blue race
...- Press Release
NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Raises More Than $700k in Q1 with No Self-Funding & No Corporate PAC Money
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1st, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Raises More Than $700k in Q1 with No Self-Funding & No Corporate PAC Money Bennett now has raised over $2.65 Million Total with more than $1.4 million cash on hand to Flip NJ-07 ahead of June 2nd Primary...
- Press Release
Public Alliance NJ Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Public Alliance NJ Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Group of Federal Union Workers and Non-Profit Workers Back Bennett to Flip NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett announced her endorsement from The Public...
- Press Release
Somerset County Elected Officials Back Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Somerset County Elected Officials Back Rebecca Bennett for Congress County Elected Officials in Second Largest NJ-07 County Back Bennett to Flip NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, announced the endorsement of numerous...
- New Jersey Globe
Bennett beats Roth 65-59, now has four of six NJ-7 party endorsements
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Morris County Democratic Committee Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Morris County Democratic Committee Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Bennett nets fourth County Democratic Party endorsement in NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, was endorsed by the Morris County Democratic Committee in...
- Press Release
Somerset County Democratic Committee Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Somerset County Democratic Committee Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Decisive victory for Bennett in NJ-07’s second largest county SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, was endorsed by the Somerset County Democratic Committee in...
- New Jersey Globe
Second-ballot vote was Bennett 8, Shah 4
...- Insider NJ
Retired Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett tonight snagged the backing of the Somerset County Democratic Committee, with a strong victory over her CD-7 rivals.
...- Democratic Underground
Six days out from the Morris County Democratic convention, the county party’s screening committee has given its highest marks to Rebecca Bennett in the six-way Democratic primary for the 7th congressional district.
...- Insider NJ
Candidate Rank Assessment Rebecca Bennett 1 Strongest overall performance, exhibiting excellence across readiness, policy, campaign infrastructure, and fundraising.
...- New Jersey Globe
Result guarantees Westfield’s vote during March 18 Union Democratic endorsement process
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