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Rebecca Bennett unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District

A former U.S. Naval helicopter pilot and healthcare executive, Bennett flipped the district in a closely watched contest with national implications for control of Congress.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:50 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

Democrat Rebecca Bennett — a former U.S. Naval helicopter pilot and healthcare executive — flipped New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District blue Tuesday night, ousting the two-term incumbent Republican Tom Kean Jr.