Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean
Summary
Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and will face Republican Tom Kean Jr in the November midterm elections. Kean, supported by President Donald Trump, is currently recovering from an illness that has caused him to miss many House votes.Key Facts
- Rebecca Bennett won about 47.2% of the vote in the Democratic primary against three rivals.
- Tom Kean Jr, a Republican backed by President Trump, ran unopposed in his primary.
- Kean has missed more than 100 House votes since early March due to an illness.
- Kean plans to return to in-person work soon but has promised more transparency about his health.
- Bennett is a former Navy helicopter pilot and focused her campaign on economic issues like rising grocery and gas prices.
- The 7th District seat has switched parties twice in the last eight years and is considered a key battleground.
- Bennett criticized Kean’s absence in Washington and called for better representation.
- Kean comes from a well-known New Jersey political family and has political ties in the state.
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