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WATCH: Rebecca Bennett Releases Ads Spotlighting How She Will Fight for New Jersey AAPI and Latino Communities in Congress

Six figure ad campaign will specifically reach AAPI and Latino voters across NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Rebecca Bennett released two ads, “Community” and “Family,” spotlighting how she will fight for AAPI and Latino voters in New Jersey’s seventh district.  Both ads feature local moms who are voting for Rebecca...

WATCH: Rebecca Bennett Launches First General Election Ad, “Fighting For”

Rebecca pledges to take on corruption in both parties  SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, former Navy helicopter pilot and mom of two Rebecca Bennett launched her first ad of the general election, “Fighting For.” The ad highlights how Rebecca learned to put service over self in the Navy, and how she’ll...

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare PAC Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare PAC, one of the nation’s premier political organizations advocating for older adults, today endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress. Rebecca Bennett is a Navy helicopter pilot and healthcare leader, and seniors in NJ-07 will need her leadership to undo the disastrous attacks...

Rebecca Bennett’s Statement on Tom Kean Jr. Remaining Silent Once Again As Trump Works to Withhold Funds from the Gateway Tunnel

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Rebecca Bennett released the following statement in response to Congressman Tom Kean Jr. once again remaining silent while President Trump appeals of a decision to release previously frozen federal Gateway Project funding: “Tom Kean Jr. has repeatedly shown that he will not fight for New Jersey...

Rebecca Bennett Releases Plan to Fix New Jersey’s Aging Infrastructure

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Rebecca Bennett released her plan for how she will fix New Jersey’s aging infrastructure in Congress. Rebecca’s plan outlines how she will stop the games and finish the Gateway Tunnel, support bus lines, modernize roads and bridges, and expand air traffic controller pipelines to improve air...

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

Fellow Navy veteran cites Rebecca’s focus on fixing transit and infrastructure, service to country SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced that he is endorsing Rebecca Bennett for Congress. Buttigieg’s endorsement highlighted Rebecca’s record of service, as well as her plans to fight for investments...

FACT CHECK: Tom Kean Jr.’s Record of Jacking Up Healthcare Costs and Protecting Insurance Companies

Tom Kean Jr. cast the deciding vote to kick hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans off of their healthcare  SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Tom Kean Jr. released his first television ad claiming that he took on insurance companies to get healthcare costs down and provide equal access to mental and...

ICYMI: Tom Kean Jr. Campaigns with Party Boss Mike Johnson

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Rebecca Bennett released the following statement after Tom Kean Jr. held a fundraiser in NJ-07 with House Speaker Mike Johnson: “Tom Kean Jr. has always put his party bosses first and New Jersey last, and today’s appearance with Speaker Mike Johnson was no different. Together, they...

🚨Tom Kean Jr. is Still Trading Stocks 🚨

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Tom Kean Jr. quietly released a new Periodic Transaction Report. What did it show? Six new stock trades in July — even cashing in on Google and Stryker, while he sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. And despite Congressman Kean’s best efforts to tell...

ICYMI: Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Highlighted in the New York Times for Stock Trading While in Office

“Mr. Kean’s office did not respond to a request for comment” SOMERVILLE, NJ — In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Kean Jr. was featured in a New York Times article about members of Congress who have continued to trade stocks and betray the trust of voters.  “Congressman Tom Kean...

Rebecca Bennett Joins First Responders For National Night Out

Democratic candidate for NJ-07 thanks local law enforcement, fire and EMS for their service to the community SOMERVILLE, NJ — Rebecca Bennett, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, mom of two, and candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District, attended four National Night Out events across the district....

Amalgamated Transit Union Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) endorsed Rebecca Bennett for Congress because of her commitment to supporting transit workers and investing in New Jersey’s aging infrastructure....

SMART-TD Union Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com  SMART-TD Union Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Cites Bennett’s Focus on Gateway and One Seat Ride SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, the Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers Union (SMART-TD) announced that they are endorsing Rebecca Bennett for Congress because of her commitment...

FACT CHECK: Tom Kean Jr. Still Wants Members of Congress to be Able to Sell Individual Stocks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com  FACT CHECK: Tom Kean Jr. Still Wants Members of Congress to be Able to Sell Individual Stocks And he still has not honored his original campaign promise to put his assets into a blind trust SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Rebecca Bennett, former Navy Helicopter pilot,...

Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett Challenges Kean Jr. to Six Debates — One in Every County of the District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com  Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett Challenges Kean Jr. to Six Debates — One in Every County of the District Kean Jr. has refused to hold a single in-person town hall during his nearly four years in Congress SOMERVILLE, NJ — Rebecca Bennett, former U.S....

ICYMI: Congressman Tom Kean Jr.’s No Good Very Bad Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com  ICYMI: Congressman Tom Kean Jr.’s No Good Very Bad Week Kean Jr. remains silent on the issues that matter, but active as ever in the stock market SOMERVILLE, NJ — In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Kean Jr.’s week was, well,...

Rebecca Bennett’s Statement on Tom Kean Jr. Reporting Even More Stock Trades

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com  Rebecca Bennett’s Statement on Tom Kean Jr. Reporting Even More Stock Trades Reminder: Kean Jr. campaigned on a promise to ban congressional stock trading and move his assets into a blind trust – he has broken both promises. SOMERVILLE, NJ — Rebecca...

Statement from Rebecca Bennett on Congressman Tom Kean Jr.’s Return to Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com   Statement from Rebecca Bennett on Congressman Tom Kean Jr.’s Return to Congress Bridgewater, NJ – Today, former Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, released the following statement regarding Congressman Tom Kean Jr.’s return to Congress after a...

My promise to the people of our district.

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One candidate rejects the idea that Democrats “lost the plot” on patriotism.

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com   New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress  Both Governor Sherrill and Rebecca served our country as Navy helicopter pilots; Governor Sherrill carried NJ-07 during her 2025 victory Bridgewater, NJ – Today, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill formally endorsed former Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare...

Navy helicopter pilot and Mom endorses Navy helicopter pilot and Mom in key congressional race

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A reflection on four years since the Dobbs decision.

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The case for sending regular people to Congress.

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A former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, officer in the Air National Guard, business leader in healthcare, and mother of two, Rebecca Bennett is running for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Currently held by a Republican, this district is one of the most competitive in the nation and a must-win for Democrats to take back the House in 2026. Support Rebecca’s campaign by signing up to volunteer or donating today. 

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