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 Election
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, announced today that her campaign raised more than $700,000 in the first quarter of 2026, bringing her total fundraising haul to more than $2.65 million as she further cements her frontrunner status to take on vulnerable Congressman Tom Kean Jr.
The campaign heads into the final stretch of the Democratic Primary with more than $1.4 million cash on hand.
Following major Democratic Party convention wins in 4 of the 6 counties in New Jersey’s 7th District, Bennett’s Q1 haul marks her strongest quarter to date, following fundraising totals of $425,000 in Q1, $480,000 in Q2, $477,000 in Q3, and $552,000 in Q4 of 2025. She has raised more than any other Democratic challenger in history in NJ-07 in Q1 of the election year, without self-funding or corporate PAC money.
Bennett’s campaign is powered by over 13,000 individual donors, with 93% giving under $100. By refusing corporate PAC money, Bennett is relying on individual supporters who know she has the experience and leadership needed to take on Tom Kean Jr. and win in November.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the massive support behind this campaign to deliver real results for our community,” said Rebecca Bennett. “At a time when families are facing rising costs and growing uncertainty—from challenges at home to an ongoing war overseas—voters are ready for practical, accountable leadership. I’m focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and ensuring we have a clear national security strategy that keeps us out of forever wars, prioritizes the wellbeing of our servicemembers, and keeps Americans safe at home and abroad. With the momentum behind us, we’re ready to flip this seat and deliver for NJ-07 families.”
Rebecca has earned a growing list of endorsements that includes members of Congress such as Pat Ryan, Seth Moulton, Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, and former Congressman Patrick Murphy; labor support from the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJ FMBA) and The Public Alliance NJ; national organizations like Foreign Policy for America, Defend the Vote, VoteVets, New Politics, Vote Mama, The Next 50, Leadership Now, Square One, and Taking the Hill PAC, Tri-State Maxed Out Womens PAC, Frontline Fighters PAC, Democrats Work for America, and local Democrats making up over 80% of the district’s total voting population in both the primary and general elections: Hunterdon County Democratic Committee, Somerset County Democratic Committee, Union County Democratic Committee, Morris County Democratic Committee, along with NJ College Dems, Door to Door Democracy, Somerset County Commissioners and County Elected Officials, former Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt, former Summit Council President Marjorie Fox and former Summit Council member Phyllis Sank, Lambertville Mayor Andrew Novick and Council President Benedetta Lambert, State Senator Joseph Cryan, Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach, High Bridge Mayor Michele Lee, Former Flemington Mayor Betsy Driver, and more.
Rebecca Bennett is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, officer in the Air National Guard, business leader in healthcare, and mom of two. Rebecca served in the Navy for over a decade as a helicopter pilot and aircraft commander. After serving her country for over fifteen years in the military and making waves in healthcare innovation, Rebecca is running for Congress to build a better future for our community. As a mom to two young girls, Rebecca understands first-hand the challenges of balancing work & family while navigating inflation and the rising cost of living.
For more information, please visit rebeccabennettforcongress.com.
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