Rebecca Bennett
United StatespoliticianFemale5.5Global Dominance: 0.19%Rebecca Bennett is a former Navy helicopter pilot and a Democratic candidate running for Congress in New Jersey's competitive district. She has emerged as a frontrunner in the primary race, raising nearly $3 million in campaign funds, and is considered a strong contender against incumbent GOP Congressman Tom Kean, who is currently facing scrutiny due to his prolonged absence from Washington.
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Rebecca Bennett was the eventual Democratic nominee who faced Tina Shah in the primary.
Conservatives spent heavily in key Democratic primaries, filings showUnited States· 2026-06-22
Tom Kean Jr. will face off against Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett in the upcoming elections.
New Jersey congressman absent from Capitol Hill for months set to return June 30United States· 2026-06-19
Democrat Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic nomination and will face Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in the general election.
Rep Tom Kean faces toss-up re-election fight amid prolonged health absenceUnited States· 2026-06-03
Former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett is considered the frontrunner, raising nearly $3 million.
This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday’s primary. He’s been missing from Washington for nearly three monthsUnited States· 2026-06-02