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New Jersey · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 7

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Thomas H. Kean Jr. Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. seeks reelection in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Rebecca Bennett Democratic Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District; former Navy helicopter pilot and healthcare business leader Full profile → Seamus Patrick O'Toole Independent Independent candidate running in NJ's 7th Congressional District under the "Stop Israel's Genocide" ballot designation Full profile →

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IssueThomas H. Kean Jr.
Republican
Rebecca Bennett
Democratic
Seamus Patrick O'Toole
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports pro-growth, small-business, low-regulation policies Supports lowering costs, good-paying jobs, and family economic supports no sourced position
HousingIntroduced housing affordability and renter relief legislation Supports increasing housing supply and reducing cost barriers no sourced position
Health careSupports affordable, patient-centered healthcare with lower drug costs Supports reversing Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidies, and a public option no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports border security with compassion for childhood arrivals Supports comprehensive reform with border security and path to citizenship no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Supports restoring Roe v. Wade protections and expanding reproductive healthcare no sourced position
EducationSupports reduced federal role and expanded local control in education Supports universal pre-K as part of family cost relief no sourced position
Climate & energySupports 'all-of-the-above' domestic energy strategy Supports federal investment in renewable energy and clean-energy jobs no sourced position
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports funding and resources for law enforcement Supports community policing, mental health resources, and gun safety no sourced position
Taxes & budgetChampioned SALT deduction restoration for New Jersey families Supports SALT restoration and rolling back top-bracket tax cuts no sourced position
GunsBucked GOP to oppose blocking ATF pistol-brace regulation Supports commonsense gun safety laws, banning weapons of war no sourced position
Democracy & electionsCalls for stricter voter-roll integrity measures Supports free elections, checks on executive power, and anti-corruption measures no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong U.S. military posture and action against Iran Calls for ending the war in Iran; supports strong U.S. alliances Ballot line suggests opposition to U.S. support for Israel in Gaza

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