NJ-07
Rebecca Bennett (D) vs. Thomas Kean Jr. (R) vs. Seamus Patrick O'Toole (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Rebecca Bennett
Who they are
In their words: “Rebecca Bennett is stepping up to bring a new kind of leadership to Washington. She’s not interested in scoring political points—she simply wants to make the country a better place for her family and yours.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Making New Jersey More Affordable
- Growing New Jersey's Economy
- Lowering Healthcare costs
- Protecting America's National Security
- Supporting America's Veterans and Military Families
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Rebecca Bennett", checked against FEC records.
Thomas Kean Jr.
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Seamus Patrick O'Toole
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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As a mom of two, Rebecca understands the challenges of balancing work & family while navigating inflation and the rising cost of living.source
Rebecca has worked across healthcare, from early-stage startups to Fortune 50 companies, and is ready to stand up to anyone who tries to strip away healthcare from New Jersey families.source
Rebecca is ready to address the climate crisis by investing in renewable energy, creating jobs, and lowering energy costs in New Jersey.source
Rebecca has led missions in some of the most challenging conditions around the world, and will do everything in her power to keep Americans safe.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Foreign policy & defense, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated leaning Democratic. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the New Jersey Division of Elections, official list, candidates for House of Representatives, 2026 general election (amended, 7th District).
