GOP Rep Kean to face Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP N.J. incumbent
Summary
Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and will run against Republican Tom Kean Jr. Kean has been absent from Congress for almost three months due to a personal medical issue, and the district is seen as a key battleground for control of the House during President Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th District on Tuesday.
- She will challenge GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in the November general election.
- Tom Kean Jr. has not been present in Congress since early March because of a personal medical issue.
- Kean’s staff and family say he is expected to recover fully.
- Kean won the seat in 2022 after redistricting made the district more favorable for Republicans.
- President Trump endorsed Kean and praised his efforts to support the president’s goals.
- The Cook Political Report classifies the district as a "toss-up," meaning it could go to either party.
- Kean has said he plans to return to in-person work in Washington in the coming weeks and will share more about his health then.
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