Rebecca
Bennett

1. Economy & jobs Supports lowering costs, good-paying jobs, and family economic supports +

2. Housing Supports increasing housing supply and reducing cost barriers +

3. Health care Supports reversing Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidies, and a public option +

4. Immigration Supports comprehensive reform with border security and path to citizenship +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports restoring Roe v. Wade protections and expanding reproductive healthcare +

6. Education Supports universal pre-K as part of family cost relief +

7. Climate & energy Supports federal investment in renewable energy and clean-energy jobs +

8. Crime & public safety Supports community policing, mental health resources, and gun safety +

9. Taxes & budget Supports SALT restoration and rolling back top-bracket tax cuts +

10. Guns Supports commonsense gun safety laws, banning weapons of war +

11. Democracy & elections Supports free elections, checks on executive power, and anti-corruption measures +

12. Foreign policy & defense Calls for ending the war in Iran; supports strong U.S. alliances +

1. Oct 9
   news

   House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigns for Bennett at Linden church

   House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned for Bennett at a church in Linden on the night of October 9, as reported in an October 12 article by Yahoo News covering high-profile outside support in the NJ-7 race.

   ↳ Fierce congressional race draws two of the nation’s highest ranking congressmen to N.J. · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 7
   news

   Bennett appears with Gabby Giffords at gun-violence forum in New Providence

   ABC7 reported that Bennett appeared with former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords at a forum in New Providence, where she discussed what she described as the need for sensible federal gun laws.

   ↳ NJ 7th District: Bennett highlights gun safety in fight with Kean Jr. · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 5
   news

   Bennett reports raising ~$4 million in Q3, bringing cycle total to over $8 million

   The New Jersey Globe reported Bennett raised about $4 million in Q3, including more than $3.9 million for her campaign account and $250,000 for her victory fund. Her cycle total exceeded $8 million with over $1.6 million cash on hand and more than 44,000 individual donors, over 90% giving $100 or less. She did not accept corporate PAC money.

   ↳ Bennett raises a towering $4 million in Q3 in race to oust ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 30
   endorsement

   Actors' Equity Association endorses Bennett in NJ-7 race

   The Actors' Equity Association union endorsed Rebecca Bennett in her congressional race, as reported by the New Jersey Globe.

   ↳ Actors’ Equity backs Bennett in NJ-7 race - New Jersey Globe · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 29
   endorsement

   Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger endorses Bennett

   Bennett's campaign announced that former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger endorsed her bid to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in NJ-7.

   ↳ Congressman Adam Kinzinger Endorses ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 27
   debate

   Bennett and Kean face off in lone NJ-7 debate in Rahway

   Bennett and Kean met in Rahway for a 90-minute debate sponsored by the New Jersey Globe and Rider University. Topics included Iran, Israel, Trump's tax-and-spending law, and healthcare. Bennett called for diplomacy on Iran, said she would rescind tax cuts for the wealthiest to lower healthcare premiums and cap child-care costs. Both supported a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The Globe described it as the only expected debate in the race.

   ↳ Kean, Bennett clash on Iran, Trump agenda in lone NJ-7 ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 25
   poll

   Cook Political Report shifts rating to favor Bennett in NJ-7

   The New Jersey Globe reported that Cook Political Report shifted its race rating to indicate Bennett was favored in NJ-7, an upgrade from its earlier toss-up rating.

   ↳ In NJ's most competitive House race, analyst says the edge goes to Bennett - New Jersey Globe · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 24
   endorsement

   Iron Workers Local 11 endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress

   Iron Workers Local 11 announced its endorsement of Bennett in her congressional race against Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

   ↳ Iron Workers Local 11 Endorses Rebecca Bennett for ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 19
   endorsement

   NJ State Firefighters union endorses Bennett, switching support from Kean

   The New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association endorsed Rebecca Bennett, switching its support away from incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr., according to the New Jersey Globe.

   ↳ Bennett faces FEC complaint over $1 million super PAC ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 16
    poll

    UVA Center for Politics rates NJ-7 race 'leans Democratic'; Cook calls it a toss-up

    As of September 16, the University of Virginia's Center for Politics rated the NJ-7 race 'leans Democratic,' while Cook Political Report rated it a toss-up. These are analysts' assessments, not election results.

    ↳ What was said at Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rebecca Bennett District 7 debate · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 12
    news

    Bennett calls for national AI regulatory framework

    Bennett called for the federal government to set uniform AI regulations rather than leaving states to develop separate approaches, saying 'We need to have a 50-state regulatory framework.' Reported by the New Jersey Globe.

    ↳ Bennett calls for national AI regulatory framework - New Jersey Globe · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 8
    poll

    InsiderNJ/StimSight poll shows Bennett at 47%, Kean at 42% among likely voters

    A poll of 498 likely voters conducted September 8–12 found Bennett leading Kean 47% to 42%, a five-point margin within the ±4.7 percentage point margin of error. The poll was cited in a September 28 report by The Record.

    ↳ What was said at Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rebecca Bennett District 7 debate · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Jun 2
    filing

    Bennett wins four-way Democratic primary with 45.77% of the vote

    Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary for NJ-07, securing the nomination to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in the November 3 general election, according to a race overview that advises verification with official state records.

    ↳ NJ-07 Race Overview · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Amalgamated Transit Union union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Chrissy Houlahan, U.S. Representative official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Patrick J. Murphy, former U.S. Representative official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Chris Deluzio, U.S. Representative official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• VoteVets organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Pat Ryan, U.S. Representative official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Vote Mama organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• JStreet PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• NRDC Action Fund organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• National Education Association union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 300 union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• DCCC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• 314Action organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• New Politics organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Serve America organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• LCV Action Fund organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Social Security Works PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• AFT NJ union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• NJEA union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• MoveOn organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page and confirmed on MoveOn candidate page; date not established. front.moveon.org
• Leadership Now PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• End Citizens United organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Sierra Club New Jersey organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• SEIU NJ State Council union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• SEIU 32BJ union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Health Professionals and Allied Employees union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Jason Crow, U.S. Representative official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• Joseph Cryan, New Jersey State Senator official
  Listed on campaign endorsements page among state and local officials; no date established. rebeccabennettforcongress.com
• 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East union
  Endorsed Bennett and launched get-out-the-vote drives, per Insider NJ. insidernj.com · Oct 8, 2026
• New Jersey State Association of Pipe Trades union
  Endorsed Bennett per New Jersey Globe report. newjerseyglobe.com · Oct 6, 2026
• Actors' Equity Association union
  Backed Bennett in NJ-7 race, per New Jersey Globe. newjerseyglobe.com · Sep 30, 2026
• Adam Kinzinger, former U.S. Representative official
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign news page. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Sep 29, 2026
• Iron Workers Local 11 union
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign news page. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Sep 24, 2026
• AFSCME Council 63 union
  Endorsed Bennett per Insider NJ press release. insidernj.com · Sep 23, 2026
• New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association union
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign news page and New Jersey Globe. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Sep 17, 2026
• Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation official
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign news page and New Jersey Globe. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Aug 26, 2026
• SMART-TD union
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign announcement. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Jul 30, 2026
• Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey Governor official
  Endorsed Bennett for Congress in NJ-7. newjerseyglobe.com · Jun 24, 2026
• New Jersey AFL-CIO union
  Endorsed Bennett over Tom Kean, per New Jersey Globe. newjerseyglobe.com · Jun 17, 2026
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign announcement. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Jun 10, 2026
• Elect Democratic Women organization
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign announcement. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Jun 9, 2026
• EMILYs List organization
  Endorsed Bennett for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. emilyslist.org · Jun 3, 2026
• Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 1 union
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign announcement. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Apr 9, 2026
• Morris County Democratic Committee organization
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign press-release archive. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Mar 23, 2026
• Somerset County Democratic Committee organization
  Endorsed Bennett per campaign press-release archive. rebeccabennettforcongress.com · Mar 18, 2026
• Hunterdon County Democratic Committee organization
  Endorsed Bennett after a primary runoff, per New Jersey Globe. newjerseyglobe.com · Mar 1, 2026

Raised

$4.27M

Spent

$2.83M

Cash on hand

$1.45M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NJ07201(opens in a new tab)