Rebecca Bennett wins NJ-7 primary

Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary in United States — New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, securing approximately 47.2 percent of the vote. This victory sets her up to challenge Republican incumbent Thomas Kean in what is expected to be a highly contested general election. Kean, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary and received an endorsement from Donald Trump, has been absent from Congress since early March due to an unspecified medical issue, missing over 100 House votes. Bennett has criticized Kean's voting record and absence, while her campaign focused on affordability and her military background. The district is considered a battleground, having changed party hands twice in the last eight years, and is seen as crucial for both the Democratic and Republican parties in their efforts to control the U.S. House of Representatives. Other primary elections in United States — New Jersey also saw Ken Murphy win the Republican Senate primary to face Cory Booker, and Adam Hamawy win the Democratic primary in the 12th District.