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Candidate for U.S. Representative, New Jersey District 7

Rebecca Bennett

Democratic

Rebecca Bennett is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and test pilot, Air National Guard officer and health care executive who won the June 2026 Democratic primary with about 45% of the vote. Her campaign focuses on lowering costs for families, health care access and national security, and she describes herself as a moderate Democrat.

Current or most recent role
Health care executive; former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot
Hometown
Montgomery Township

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Presents her run as "the next chapter" of her service after more than 15 years in the military as a Navy helicopter pilot, test pilot and Air National Guard officer.[1]
  • Says she will work to lower costs for New Jersey families, including housing, energy and elder care.[2]
  • Says she wants to bring Republicans and Democrats together and "put the rhetoric and the fighting behind us" to grow the economy.[3],[8]

Background

  • Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Network Operations, Oshi Health[7]
  • Health care business roles, from early-stage startups to Fortune 50 companies, Private sector · 2019–present[1],[8]
  • Officer, Air National Guard[1]
  • MH-60S Seahawk helicopter pilot, aircraft commander and experimental test pilot (U.S. Naval Test Pilot School), U.S. Navy · until 2019[1],[8]

Education

  • Chemical engineering studies (Navy ROTC scholarship), Cornell University[1]
  • M.B.A., The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania[1]

Where they stand

  • Taxes
    Supports fully restoring the SALT deduction so New Jersey taxpayers are "no longer double taxed," and supports paid family leave.[2]
  • Health Care
    Supports protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, reversing what her campaign calls Republican cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, and expanding mental health services for children and young adults.[4]
  • Guns
    Supports gun safety measures to keep firearms from people who shouldn't have them, says she would "get weapons of war off our streets," and supports reinstating the tax on silencers.[5]
  • Abortion
    Supports restoring abortion rights at the federal level.[6]
  • Energy & Environment
    Supports investing in renewable energy, keeping existing air and water pollution rules, removing forever chemicals and lead from drinking water, and upgrading the power grid.[9]

Voting record

Rebecca Bennett has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“My goal is very much to bring people together in this campaign”

Interview with the New Jersey Globe at her campaign launch, February 4, 2025[8]

“I very much view this as a continuation of my public service”

Interview with the New Jersey Globe at her campaign launch, February 4, 2025[8]

Sources

  1. Meet Rebecca, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  2. Making New Jersey More Affordable, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  3. Growing New Jersey's Economy, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  4. Lowering Healthcare Costs, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  5. Keeping Our Neighborhoods Safe, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  6. Defending Our Freedoms, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  7. New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2026, Ballotpedia
  8. Rebecca Bennett, ex-Navy helicopter pilot, will run against Kean in NJ-7, New Jersey Globe, February 4, 2025
  9. Safeguarding New Jersey's Environment, Rebecca Bennett for Congress
  10. NJ Primary Elections: Tom Kean gets Democratic challenger in Bennett, NJ Spotlight News, June 2, 2026
  11. 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, Wikipedia
  12. Official List: Candidates for House of Representatives, General Election 11/03/2026, New Jersey Division of Elections, September 4, 2026

Photo: Rebecca Bennett for Congress campaign (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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