New Jersey — 7th District

Rebecca Bennett

Lower costs for working families

Bennett focuses on lowering everyday costs for New Jersey families, addressing expenses related to childcare, housing, energy, and groceries. She advocates for cutting red tape to expand housing construction, fully restoring the SALT deduction, implementing paid family leave, and expanding job training and apprenticeships.

• Fully restore the SALT deduction for New Jersey taxpayers
• Cut red tape to increase housing supply and lower buyer and renter costs
• Pass paid family leave and fully fund elder care
• Fund job training and apprenticeship programs for non-college pathways

“Rebecca’s family knows what it’s like to deal with rising prices, and she knows that families across our district are feeling it too.”

“Fully restore the SALT deduction so that New Jersey taxpayers are no longer double taxed on their hard-earned income.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Lower taxes and federal spending

Kean highlights affordability as a top priority, emphasizing his role in the bipartisan SALT Caucus to fully restore the State and Local Tax deduction. In Congress, he supported tax policy revisions and spending control measures like H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and the Limit, Save, Grow Act.

• Led efforts as a member of the bipartisan SALT Caucus to fully restore the SALT deduction
• Voted for H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) addressing tax policy and budget reconciliation
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 to cap federal spending and reduce spending growth

“As a member of the bipartisan SALT Caucus, I led the fight to fully restore the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction for every middle class family, providing real tax relief for homeowners throughout the district who face the burden of living in a high-tax state.”

Rebecca Bennett

Expand access and protect coverage

Leveraging her executive background in digital health and pharmaceutical care, Bennett opposes cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. Her platform focuses on protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, expanding youth mental health services, holding social media companies accountable, and shielding NIH research grants.

• Reverse funding cuts to Medicaid and Medicare
• Protect coverage guarantees for individuals with pre-existing conditions
• Expand mental health services for children and young adults
• Shift healthcare provider incentives toward long-term health outcomes

“We have to expand access and bring down costs for patients, and I’m excited to bring my experience in healthcare to Congress.”

“Restore Tom Kean Jr. and MAGA Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, that will reduce the number of Americans with health insurance and drive up overall healthcare costs.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Bipartisan reform and lower drug costs

Kean serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and highlights a bipartisan record on healthcare reform. His platform focuses on reducing prescription drug costs, enhancing maternal healthcare, and expanding access to mental healthcare services.

• Serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce evaluating healthcare policy
• Advocates for lower prescription drug prices through market competition and bipartisan legislation
• Supports expanded mental health access and maternal care improvements

“While there, he worked with Republicans and Democrats alike to find solutions to lower the cost of prescription drugs, improve maternal healthcare and increase access to mental healthcare.”

Rebecca Bennett

Ban stock trading and reform campaign finance

Bennett calls for restoring congressional oversight and accountability. She pledges to pass a ban on Members of Congress trading individual stocks, enact campaign finance reform, protect voting rights, and enforce judicial and constitutional checks on executive power.

• Pass a statutory ban on Members of Congress trading individual stocks
• Implement campaign finance reform to limit independent billionaire spending
• Protect voting rights and streamline voter registration processes
• Maintain constitutional checks on executive spending and authority

“Pass a ban on Members of Congress trading stocks, to ensure that our elected representatives serve the public interest, not their own bottom line.”

“Kean Jr. campaigned on a promise to ban congressional stock trading and move his assets into a blind trust – he has broken both promises.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Independent governance and ethics votes

Kean positions himself as an independent lawmaker and member of the Problem Solvers Caucus. His congressional voting record on ethics includes supporting the expulsion of Representative George Santos and voting to mandate the public release of Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

• Member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus
• Voted for H.Res.878 to expel Representative George Santos from the House
• Voted for H.R.4405 (Epstein Files Transparency Act) to release DOJ records

“As an independent leader in Congress, my approach will always be guided by the interests of New Jersey families, even when it means standing up to leaders in either party.”

Rebecca Bennett

Pass gun safety laws and fund police

Drawing on her military background operating firearms, Bennett calls for removing military-style weapons from civilian streets and enacting universal gun safety laws. Her platform includes restoring taxes on firearm silencers, re-funding CDC gun violence research, and supporting local law enforcement agencies.

• Pass gun safety legislation and restrict civilian access to assault weapons
• Reimplement federal taxes on firearm silencers
• Restore CDC gun safety research funding and reopen the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
• Ensure local law enforcement has adequate resources and community trust

“In the Navy, Rebecca operated weapons of war and trained her fellow Sailors how to use them. She knows the purpose they serve and that they should not be on our streets.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Fund public safety and enforce criminal laws

Kean emphasizes securing federal funding for local police, fire, and first responder communication systems. In Congress, he supported immigration legislation making driving while impaired grounds for deportation and draws on his past experience as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.

• Secured $38 million in federal funding for local public safety equipment and infrastructure
• Voted for H.R.875 to make DUI offenses grounds for deportation of undocumented immigrants
• Background as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician

“These investments have supported public safety departments and efforts through communication upgrades and local infrastructure improvements to roads, sidewalks, and bridges.”

Rebecca Bennett

Codify federal abortion rights

Bennett strongly advocates for restoring abortion rights nationwide and protecting reproductive health access in New Jersey. She also supports advancing the Equality Act to safeguard LGBTQ+ rights and opposing cuts to NIH women's health research.

• Restore a woman's right to choose at the federal level
• Protect New Jersey reproductive health access from federal infringement
• Advance the Equality Act to prohibit anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination

“Restore a woman’s right to choose at the federal level and ensure that New Jersey women’s reproductive rights and health are not infringed upon.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Pro-life policy and maternal health focus

Kean highlights state and federal legislative work on maternal healthcare access. In Congress, he voted for H.R.28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025) to restrict female athletic participation by biological sex.

• Voted for H.R.28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025)
• Promoted maternal healthcare programs during state and congressional tenure

“While there, he worked with Republicans and Democrats alike to find solutions to lower the cost of prescription drugs, improve maternal healthcare and increase access to mental healthcare.”

Rebecca Bennett

Fund Gateway Tunnel and transit systems

Bennett emphasizes major regional infrastructure investments to ease traffic congestion and secure one-seat rides for commuters. Her priority list includes modernizing the national air traffic control system, constructing the Gateway Tunnel, and upgrading transit networks with labor union support.

• Invest in Gateway Tunnel construction to secure one-seat commuter rides
• Modernize the national air traffic control system
• Endorsed by transit unions (ATU, SMART-TD) for commitments to rail and infrastructure investment

“Modernize our air traffic control system and invest in other key infrastructure upgrades, including the Gateway Tunnel, to ensure one-seat rides and reduced traffic congestion.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Complete Gateway and deliver local projects

Kean serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and stresses his record of bi-state Port Authority reform. He focuses on securing funding for district road, sidewalk, and bridge repairs while pushing to complete the Gateway Tunnel project.

• Serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Secured $38 million in federal project dollars for district roads, bridges, and sidewalks
• Prioritizes completing the Gateway Tunnel project building on state bi-state reform work

“We must elect a Representative with the ability to finish the job on the Gateway Tunnel project.”

Rebecca Bennett

Counter China and modernize defense tech

Drawing on her career as a Navy helicopter and experimental test pilot, Bennett focuses on modernizing U.S. national security against emerging cyber, drone, and AI threats. She identifies China as the top long-term strategic challenge and supports reforming Defense Department acquisition systems.

• Identify China as the primary 50-year strategic threat to global democracy
• Prepare defense capabilities against advanced cyber, drone, and AI warfare
• Streamline DoD technology acquisition processes
• Maintain the military as an apolitical organization

“Counter China as the number one strategic threat to global democracy and the United States’ standing over the next 50 years.”

“Prepare the United States for 21st century warfare in order to counter increasing threats of advanced cyberwarfare, drone warfare, and the use of AI in international conflicts.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Support democratic allies like Israel and Ukraine

Kean serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and formerly chaired the Subcommittee on Europe. He emphasizes standing with strategic democratic allies, including Israel and Ukraine, and supported annual defense authorization bills.

• Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former Subcommittee on Europe Chairman
• Supports democratic international allies, including Israel and Ukraine
• Voted for NDAA defense authorization measures for FY2024 and FY2025

“I am passionate about policies intended to lower the cost of living and improve affordability in New Jersey, supporting U.S. national security interests such as standing with allies like Israel and Ukraine, and advocating for infrastructure investments that improve transportation and economic competitiveness like the Gateway Tunnel Project.”

Rebecca Bennett

Invest in renewables and clean water

Bennett advocates tackling climate change through investments in clean energy, grid upgrades, and water quality protections. She pledges to remove lead and forever chemicals (PFAS) from drinking water, preserve Superfund cleanup grants, and support climate-resilient infrastructure.

• Remove lead and forever chemicals (PFAS) from public drinking water supplies
• Preserve federal grants for state air pollution control and Superfund site cleanup
• Incentivize solar adoption, electric vehicles, and power grid modernization
• Support small family farms adjusting to extreme weather events

“Lower energy costs across New Jersey by investing in clean, reliable, and domestic energy sources, so that families pay less and our communities are more energy resilient.”

“Facilitate the removal of forever chemicals, lead, and other dangerous pollutants from drinking water and upgrade water treatment facilities.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Clean water projects and domestic production

Kean points to his early career at the EPA and his primary sponsorship of New Jersey's 2007 Global Warming Response Act. In Congress, he serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, secured federal funding for lead service line replacement, and voted for H.R.1 (Lower Energy Costs Act).

• Secured federal funding for district lead service line replacement and stormwater improvements
• Former EPA employee and prime sponsor of NJ's Global Warming Response Act of 2007
• Serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
• Voted for H.R.1 (Lower Energy Costs Act) to expand domestic energy production

“Projects also included funding for lead service line replacement to improve drinking water quality and stormwater improvement.”

Rebecca Bennett

Bipartisan border and reform solutions

Bennett advocates working across party lines to enact comprehensive immigration reform that balances border security with realistic rules for legal immigration.

• Work with commonsense lawmakers in both parties to enact bipartisan immigration reform

“Work with commonsense lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to tough challenges, including on immigration reform and trade.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Enforce border security and voter eligibility laws

Kean consistently supports strict border enforcement and legal verification measures. In Congress, he voted for H.R.2 (Secure the Border Act of 2023), the SAVE Act (H.R.22 requiring documentary proof of citizenship to vote), the Laken Riley Act (S.5), and measures deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of DUI.

• Voted for H.R.2 (Secure the Border Act of 2023) restricting asylum eligibility and requiring E-Verify
• Voted for S.5 (Laken Riley Act) mandating detention of noncitizens arrested for burglary or theft
• Voted for H.R.22 (SAVE Act) requiring proof of citizenship for federal election registration
• Voted for H.R.875 making DUI convictions grounds for noncitizen deportation

“The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act (H.R. 22), was a bill passed by the House of Representatives on 4/10/2025 that required individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.”

Rebecca Bennett

Expand veteran transition and health services

As a veteran married to a fellow veteran, Bennett prioritizes helping former servicemembers transition into civilian careers by credentialing military experience for private-sector jobs. She pledges to protect VA benefits, modernize VA health technology, and expand PTSD mental health funding.

• Ensure military training seamlessly translates into civilian job certifications
• Protect VA benefits and prevent budget cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Increase funding for veteran mental health programs and PTSD care
• Support military families facing frequent moves and underemployment

“Ensure veterans can seamlessly translate their military training and experience into civilian job certifications so they can continue to serve and lead in the private sector without unnecessary barriers.”

Thomas Kean Jr.

Fund defense and military construction appropriations

Kean supports veterans through defense authorizations and federal funding legislation. In Congress, he voted for annual National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) and continuing appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

• Voted for H.R.2670 (FY2024 NDAA) and H.R.8070 (FY2025 NDAA)
• Voted for H.R.5371 extending appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

“The Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R.5371) was a bill passed by the 119th Congress...”