Rebecca Bennett Archives - New Jersey Globe

Two transit unions back Bennett in NJ-7 race

July 30, 2026 12:00 pmJuly 30, 2026 9:28 am

Two major transportation unions have endorsed Democrat Rebecca Bennett in her bid to unseat two-term Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-Westfield) in New Jersey’s 7th district. The Amalgamated Transit Union and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers’ Transportation...

Libertarian’s NJ-7 candidacy put on hold by appellate court

July 28, 2026 10:09 am

Libertarian congressional candidate Lana Leguía’s place on the November ballot in New Jersey’s 7th district is on hold after a state appellate court temporarily blocked a decision by Secretary of State Dale Caldwell validating her nominating petitions. A two-judge Appellate...

GOP awaiting appellate court ruling to remove Libertarian from NJ-7 ballot

July 27, 2026 12:33 amJuly 27, 2026 9:22 am

Republicans have appealed a decision by Secretary of State Dale Caldwell to keep Libertarian candidate Lana Leguía on the ballot in New Jersey’s 7th district and are awaiting a decision by the state Appellate Court. Leguía is relying on the...

Kean backs congressional stock trading limits as House passes bill

July 22, 2026 6:52 pmJuly 22, 2026 6:53 pm

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks, giving Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-Westfield) a politically potent vote in a competitive re-election race where his personal...

RNC Chairman pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to re-elect Kean

July 21, 2026 6:47 pm

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters pledged the Republican National Committee’s full support for Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s re-election campaign, calling New Jersey’s 7th congressional district “ground zero” in the battle for control of Congress. Gruters spoke after a packed house today...

House Democrats boost Bennett’s campaign coffers after primary win

July 18, 2026 2:31 pmJuly 20, 2026 12:09 pm

WASHINGTON — House Democrats rushed to fill the coffers of former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett after the New Jersey primary, shoring up the finances of one of their best hopes of capturing a Republican-held seat this fall when control of...

Kean, Bennett will debate on September 27, sponsored by N.J. Globe and Rider

July 17, 2026 6:29 pmJuly 24, 2026 1:24 am

The New Jersey Globe and Rider University will host the first debate in the race for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district between Democrat Rebecca Bennett and Republican incumbent Tom Kean, Jr. on Sunday, September 27, at 7 PM. NJ-7...