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U.S. House New Jersey District 7

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.20 · Moderate Conservative

A Republican who served on the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate for 14 years as Republican Leader, Kean is the incumbent U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 7th District. He emphasizes lowering costs for families, securing federal funding for community projects, and bipartisan problem-solving.

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Beth Ellen Adubato ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Brandon Wienberg ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Clayton Pajunas ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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David Pringle ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Felipe Santos ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gregory Vartan ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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James Barrett ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jason Blazakis ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Joseph Signorello ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Lana Leguia ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Linda Weber ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Lisa Mandelblatt ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Megan O'Rourke ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Michael Garth ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Randall Terry is the Independent party candidate, running for office for the first time.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateHealthcare Executive

Rebecca Bennett is a healthcare executive running for office for the first time. Rebecca Bennett supports healthcare access and inflation reduction.

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Robert Trugman ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Rosemary Becchi ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Sara Sooy ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Seamus O'Toole is running for his first term in U.S. House representing New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.

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Valentina Mendoza ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Veronica Fernandez is an electrician, insurance underwriter, and activist running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey for her first term. She supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, Medicare for All, and abolishing ICE while establishing citizenship pathways.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.20 · Moderate ConservativeAdvanced

A Republican who served on the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate for 14 years as Republican Leader, Kean is the incumbent U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 7th District. He emphasizes lowering costs for families, securing federal funding for community projects, and bipartisan problem-solving.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateBusinessman

Brian Varela ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Michael Roth is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedHealthcare Executive

Rebecca Bennett is a healthcare executive running for office for the first time. Rebecca Bennett supports healthcare access and inflation reduction.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Tina Shah is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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