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New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Rebecca Bennett (Democrat) won New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Thomas Kean Jr. 57.2% to 41.2%. Rebecca Bennett takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Thomas H. Kean, Jr..
| Representative-elect | Rebecca Bennett (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | Even |
| PoliGov final forecast | Lean D · Rebecca Bennett 89%, Thomas Kean Jr. 11% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Bennett (D) | 57.2% | 188,546 |
| Thomas Kean Jr. (R) | 41.2% | 135,951 |
| Seamus Patrick O'Toole (I) | 1.5% | 5,078 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.