New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to face absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
Summary
Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. She will run against Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for months due to illness.Key Facts
- Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th District.
- The district is a competitive area including bedroom communities, farm towns, and President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster.
- Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent since early March due to an unspecified illness.
- Bennett criticized Kean for voting for Trump’s tax law and not opposing cuts to funding for a New Jersey-New York rail tunnel.
- New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the U.S. and residents are concerned about rising costs for groceries and gas.
- Bennett highlighted her Navy experience and affordability concerns, emphasizing she drives a simple car and is a working mother.
- Voters have removed two incumbents in this district in recent midterm elections, showing it can be competitive.
- Democrats see this district as important for gaining control of the narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives.
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