Recent News
Updates from the campaign trail
- Press Release
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...
- ABC News
One candidate rejects the idea that Democrats “lost the plot” on patriotism.
...- Press Release
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...
- New Jersey Globe
Navy helicopter pilot and Mom endorses Navy helicopter pilot and Mom in key congressional race
...- Substack
A reflection on four years since the Dobbs decision.
...- Press Release
Nonpartisan Race Rater Inside Elections Shifts NJ-07 Rating from Toss-Up to Tilt Democrat As Momentum Builds Behind Rebecca Bennett
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Nonpartisan Race Rater Inside Elections Shifts NJ-07 Rating from Toss-Up to Tilt Democrat As Momentum Builds Behind Rebecca Bennett Ratings change cements NJ-07 as one of Democrats’ best pick up opportunities in the entire country Bridgewater, NJ – Today, nonpartisan race rater Inside...
- Press Release
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Reproductive rights endorsement adds to Bennett’s momentum into the general election Bridgewater, NJ – Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic nominee in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, today...
- Press Release
Elect Democratic Women Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Elect Democratic Women Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Endorsement highlights Bennett in the fight to expand women’s representation in Congress Bridgewater, NJ – Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic nominee in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, today...
- TAPinto
Local mom may have Texas twang, but Bridgewater claims her now.
...- NJ Spotlight News
Kean challenger brushes aside criticism from Republicans and fellow Democrats and vows to ‘solve the problems we’re all facing’
...- NYPost
Former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett emerged victorious Tuesday in the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, which is represented by mysteriously absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean.
...- Politico
Rebecca Bennett will face the two-term Republican incumbent, who’s been absent from the House for nearly three months.
...- Press Release
Rebecca Bennett Wins NJ-07 Democratic Primary, Sets up Showdown with Incumbent Tom Kean, Jr. in November
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2nd, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Rebecca Bennett Wins NJ-07 Democratic Primary, Sets up Showdown with Incumbent Tom Kean, Jr. in November Win comes despite dark money attacks from national Republican groups, showing Bennett is ready to take on Tom Kean, Jr. and flip NJ-07 in November WATCH...
- Press Release
NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Releases New TV & Digital Ad Pushing Back on Dark-Money Backed MAGA Lies As Republicans Fear Facing Her
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Releases New TV & Digital Ad Pushing Back on Dark-Money Backed MAGA Lies As Republicans Fear Facing Her SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two Rebecca Bennett announced the release of a...
- Insider NJ
Among the four Democratic candidates vying to take on Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th District, Rebecca Bennett has built a clear lead among likely primary voters. She currently has 31% of the initial vote choice to 17% for Brian Varela, 16% for Tina Shah, and 15% for...
- 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
...- Press Release
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”...
