Absent Incumbent Kean Faces Bennett in Key NJ House Race
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Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District after Kean has been out since March for a medical issue; Cook Political Report calls the race a toss-up, with Trump endorsing Kean as Bennett seeks to capitalize on a district viewed as vulnerable for Republicans in 2026.
Topics:nation#house-of-representatives#kean-jr#new-jersey-7th-district#politics#rebecca-bennett#toss-up-2026
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