Over 50 Elected Officials from NJ-07’s Largest County Back Bennett to Flip NJ-07
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16th, 2026
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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
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Today, Navy helicopter pilot, healthcare leader, and mom of two, Rebecca Bennett, announced the endorsement from 54 state, county, and local elected officials from across Union County. The endorsement comes after the Union County Democratic Committee endorsed Bennett for use of the County slogan in the NJ-07 primary.
“I’m so grateful for the outpouring of support from leaders across Union County,” said Rebecca Bennett. “We’re building a coalition that stretches across all corners of this district, from Linden to Westfield and Fanwood to Berkeley Heights, and I’m ready to work alongside these elected leaders to flip this seat in November and deliver for NJ-07 residents.”
Full list of Union County endorsers for Bennett:
- Senate President and UCDC Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari
- Assemblymember James Kennedy
- Assemblymember Linda Carter
- Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi
- Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli
- Union County Commissioner James E. Baker, Jr.
- Union County Commissioner Joseph C. Bodek
- Union County Commissioner Michele S. Delisfort
- Union County Commissioner Lourdes Leon
- Union County Commissioner Al Mirabella
- Union County Commissioner Stanley J. Neron
- Union County Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded
- Union County Commissioner Joseph Signorello III
- Union County Commissioner Rebecca Williams
- Berkeley Heights Councilmember Bill Machado
- Berkeley Heights Councilmember Alvaro Medeiros
- Berkeley Heights Councilmember Andrew Moran
- Berkeley Heights Councilmember Susan Poage
- Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr
- Fanwood Councilmember Jeffrey Banks
- Fanwood Councilmember Gina Berry
- Fanwood Councilmember Anthony Carter
- Fanwood Councilmember Erin McElroy-Barker
- Fanwood Councilmember Katherine Mitchell
- Fanwood Councilmember Patricia Walsh
- Linden Mayor Derek Armstead
- Linden Council President Michele Yamakaitis
- Linden Councilmember Barry Javick
- Linden Councilmember Monique Caldwell
- Linden Councilmember Ralph Strano
- Rahway Mayor Ray Giacobbe
- Rahway Councilmember Joanna Miles
- Rahway Councilmember Jeff Brooks
- Rahway Councilmember Jeremy Mojica
- Rahway Councilmember Al Montesdeoca
- Rahway Councilmember Darlene Eastman
- Rahway Councilmember Vannie Parson
- Rahway Councilmember Dave Brown
- Rahway Councilmember Danni Newbury
- Rahway Councilmember Joe Gibilisco
- Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo
- Scotch Plains Councilmember Matt Adams
- Scotch Plains Councilmember Elizabeth Stamler
- Scotch Plains Councilmember Roshan “Roc” White
- Scotch Plains Councilmember Ellen Zimmerman
- Springfield Mayor Harris Laufer
- Springfield Committeemember Richard Huber
- Springfield Committeemember Chris Weber
- Springfield Committeemember Alex Keiser
- Springfield Committeemember Chris Capodice
- Summit Councilmember Dan Crisafulli
- Summit Councilmember Chantal Landman
- Westfield Mayor Jeremy Berman
- Westfield Councilmember Jennifer Gilman
The endorsements reflect growing momentum following a string of grassroots victories for the Bennett campaign, coming after her endorsements from the Somerset County Democratic Committee, Hunterdon County Democratic Committee, Morris County Democratic Committee, and Union County Democratic Committee. Bennett has earned a growing number of national and local endorsements in the race.
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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