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Congressman Adam Kinzinger Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

Former Republican Congressman and U.S. Air Force Veteran Supports Rebecca’s Campaign for NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, Congressman Adam Kinzinger announced that he is supporting Rebecca Bennett over Congressman Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s seventh district. Kinzinger cited Rebecca’s lifetime of service to the country, commitment to lowering costs,...

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Bennett Holds Kean Accountable While Kean Doubles Down on Tariffs and Iran War

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Last night, Rebecca Bennett and Tom Kean Jr. faced off in the one and only debate of the campaign. While Rebecca laid out her vision for lowering costs and rooting corruption out of Washington, Tom Kean Jr. doubled down on his support for Trump’s tariffs and even...

Rebecca Bennett Wins NJ-07 Debate

RAHWAY, NJ —  Tonight, Rebecca Bennett and Congressman Tom Kean Jr. took the stage for their one and only debate of the campaign. Rebecca outlined her vision for the future of our district, including how she’ll lower costs, get corruption out of Washington, and put country over party. Meanwhile, Tom...

It’s Debate Weekend: Here’s What We’re Watching For

RAHWAY, NJ — Tomorrow, Rebecca Bennett and Congressman Tom Kean Jr. will take the stage in the only debate of this campaign. Over the summer, Rebecca challenged Tom to six debates — one in each of the counties he represents. No surprise, but he’s only accepted one. This weekend, New...

Iron Workers Local 11 Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

Local 11 endorses Rebecca after being part of a New Jersey Building Trades Endorsement of Tom Kean Jr. in 2024 SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, the Iron Workers Local 11 announced their endorsement of Rebecca Bennett for Congress in NJ-07. The support comes after Local 11 had been part of a...

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 63 announced that they are endorsing Rebecca Bennett in New Jersey’s seventh congressional district. Union leadership cited Rebecca’s focus on lowering costs, her commitment to protecting the right to organize, and restoring healthcare benefits as...

Tom Kean Jr.’s (Latest) No Good Very Bad Week

Continuing cost-spiking war with Iran, trading stocks, and dodging press SOMERVILLE, NJ — With only seven weeks until Election Day, Tom Kean Jr. continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. This week, Kean Jr. voted to continue the Iran war, lost the support of the NJFMBA, and reported...

Navy Helicopter Pilot Rebecca Bennett Announces Launch of “Veterans for Rebecca” Coalition to Flip New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District 

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, a group of veterans from New Jersey’s 7th district and across the state are coming together as “Veterans for Rebecca” to support former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett’s campaign for Congress. These veterans served in different branches, locations, and held different roles across our military. But...

New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

NJFMBA endorses Rebecca after previously endorsing Tom Kean Jr. in 2020 and 2024 SOMERVILLE, NJ — Today, the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJFMBA) announced that they will be endorsing Rebecca Bennett for Congress in the Seventh Congressional District. This endorsement represents a flip from the group’s prior...

Tom Kean Jr. Votes to Continue Iran War as Gas Prices Soar

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Last night, Tom Kean Jr. voted to continue the war with Iran. Despite Trump and Kean Jr.’s campaign promise to lower costs and end forever wars, Kean Jr. has now voted three times to continue this reckless war in Iran.  “Tom Kean Jr. is too afraid to...

Despite His Attempts at Misdirection, Tom Kean Jr. is Still Trading Stocks

Kean Jr.’s newest stock trades come after he claimed to have voted to ban members of Congress from trading stocks  SOMERVILLE, NJ — Yesterday, Tom Kean Jr. once again quietly released a Periodic Transaction Report showing more stock trades in the month of August. This latest report shows that he’s...

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...

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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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