GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to face Rebecca Bennett in November as Democrats seek to oust absent New Jersey incumbent Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and will face GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in the November general election. Kean has been absent from his duties for nearly three months due to an undisclosed personal medical issue, which he stated would not permanently incapacitate him. The race is considered a toss-up and is significant for determining House control.

• Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
• Bennett will challenge Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in the November general election.
• Kean has been absent from his congressional duties for nearly three months due to a personal medical issue.
• Kean stated he is recovering and will return to in-person work in several weeks, promising transparency later.
• The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, potentially impacting House control.
• President Trump endorsed Kean on Monday.