Recent News
Updates from the campaign trail
- Press Release
College Democrats of New Jersey Endorse Rebecca Bennett
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com College Democrats of New Jersey Endorse Rebecca Bennett NJ State Chapter of College Democrats of America backs Bennett to flip NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, former Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett was endorsed by the College...
- Insider NJ, Press Release
DTV Endorses Rebecca Bennett for House Defend The Vote today endorsed Rebecca Bennett (NJ-07) for the House of Representatives for her commitment to cracking down on corruption to make life more affordable. “Rebecca Bennett is ready to take on the corruption in Washington that’s driving up costs and squeezing families,”...
- Press Release
Foreign Policy for America Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
National security advocacy organization backs Bennett to flip NJ-07 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Foreign Policy for America Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress National security advocacy organization backs Bennett to flip NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Foreign Policy for America endorsed Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and...
- Press Release
Statement on ICE Warehouse Purchase in Roxbury
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Statement on ICE Warehouse Purchase in Roxbury SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, issued the following statement regarding the ICE warehouse purchase in Roxbury:...
- CNN
“They’re worried about their disability ratings getting impacted,” Rebecca Bennett said in a video posted on X. “If you are diagnosed with cancer and you are getting chemotherapy, you still have cancer.”
...- Press Release
Tri-State Maxed Out Womens PAC Endorsement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Tri-State Maxed Out Womens PAC Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress Pro-Choice Women’s group that backed Sherrill & Spanberger in 2025 backs Bennett to flip NJ-07 SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC endorsed Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare business leader, and mom...
- In The News, New Jersey Globe
Kean’s many Democratic opponents, hoping to take him down in this year’s competitive election for the 7th congressional district, see an opening. Rebecca Bennett called Kean’s response “lots of words, and zero spine,”
...- 19th News
“When people are feeling frustrated and they’re upset about what’s going on, I just like to remind people that we can channel that into something productive: flipping the seat,” Bennett said. “That is an incredible opportunity that we in the 7th District of New Jersey have that can have an...
- New Jersey Globe
The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, New Jersey’s largest firefighters’ union and a prominent player in state politics, has voted to endorse Rebecca Bennett in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district.
...- Press Release
New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett in Democratic Primary for Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Endorses Rebecca Bennett in Democratic Primary for Congress State’s largest firefighters union backed Kean Jr. in 2024 SOMERVILLE, NJ – At its February State Meeting the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJFMBA), announced its unanimous...
- Press Release
Rebecca Bennett Demands Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Call Trump Out By Name to Release Gateway Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6th, 2026 CONTACT: press@rebeccabennettforcongress.com Rebecca Bennett Demands Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Call Trump Out By Name to Release Gateway Funding Navy Helicopter Pilot and Democratic Candidate for Congress, Rebecca Bennett, slams Tom Kean Jr. for his capitulation in the Gateway funding fight as construction on the...
- New Jersey Globe
Mitchelle Drulis, Anthony Verrelli, trio of mayors back Bennett for NJ-7 A huge group of Hunterdon County Democrats are coming out in support of Rebecca Bennett for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district today, among them the county’s lone Democratic state legislator.
...- New Jersey Globe
The Democratic field’s strongest fundraiser is former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett, who entered the race earlier than any of her foes and has raised a total of $1,943,975 after four consecutive strong fundraising quarters.
...- New Jersey Globe
Somerset County Commissioner Sara Sooy (D-Bedminster)’s short-lived campaign for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district has come to an end, and she’s immediately endorsing one of her former rivals, Rebecca Bennett, for the seat in her stead.
...- Insider NJ
We need to put the best people on the field that we can. People who can win and, when they do, can lead. The person most likely to do so is Rebecca Bennett. She can speak effectively to Democrats, Independents, and thoughtful Republicans as a centrist in a purple district....
- The Nation
Meet the military women who are fighting to win purple districts for the Democrats and put the defense secretary on notice. In 2026, their counterparts are the “Hell Cats,” four female Democratic military veterans seeking to follow the Badasses’ battle plan to win congressional seats in purple districts. They are...
- Cook Political Report
Democrats’ 2026 path to victory in the House could depend on people like retired Marine JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06), former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam or former Ukraine ambassador Bridget Brink (MI-07), former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett (NJ-07), former Army officer Cait Conley (NY-17) and retired Navy commander and former Rep....
- New Jersey Globe
Navy veteran likely to remain top fundraiser in NJ-7 Dem field – Bennett announced today that she raised $550,000 between October and December of last year, putting her at just over $1.9 million raised in total. As of the end of the year, and with a little over five months...
- Press Release
Rebecca Bennett Raises More Than $550k in Q4, Nearly $2 Million Total to Flip New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Rebecca Bennett, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare business leader, mom of two, and candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District, announced today that her campaign raised more than $550,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing her total fundraising haul to more than $1.9 million...
- Reuters
“I have led missions in some of the most challenging environments that exist on this earth, led missions in the middle of the ocean, in the middle of the night, where there’s no margin for error, and I got the job done every single time,” said Bennett, 38. “And also,...
- Press Release
Former Summit Elected Officials and Community Leaders Endorse Rebecca Bennett
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, a group of well-respected and highly regarded former Summit elected officials and community leaders endorsed Rebecca Bennett for Congress. The endorsements come from former Council President Marjorie Fox, Community Leader and Organizer Jeffrey Naiman, and former Summit Council Member Phyllis Sank. “Rebecca’s strong leadership skills, work ethic and her willingness...
- Insider NJ
A Navy helicopter pilot who flew night missions in the middle of the ocean with no margin for error, Rebecca Bennett believes in gutting through difficult situations to complete the mission, and right now, she wants to challenge and defeat U.S. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., and set a new course...
- Press Release
Senator Joseph Cryan Endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, veteran New Jersey State Senator Joseph Cryan (LD-20) endorsed Rebecca Bennett for Congress. Senator Cryan, who serves as the Chair of the Higher Education Committee in the State Senate, previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 – 2014, and as Majority Leader from 2010...
- Press Release
Lambertville Mayor Andrew Nowick and Council President Benedetta Lambert Endorse Rebecca Bennett for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District
Somerville, NJ — Lambertville Mayor Andrew Nowick and Council President Benedetta Lambert today announced their endorsement of Rebecca Bennett for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, praising her service to her country, her focus on affordability, and the shared values of their communities. “Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett brings a clear vision and a deep understanding of the challenges...
