2026 midterms · New Jersey · November 3
New Jersey’s 7th District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th District on November 3, 2026: Rebecca Bennett (D), Thomas Kean Jr. (R, incumbent) and Seamus Patrick O'Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide). Now held by Thomas Kean Jr. (R). Forecasters: Lean D (average of 7; range Likely D to Tilt D).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey 7 | Lean D Average of 7; Likely D to Tilt D Each forecaster for New Jersey 7
| Rebecca Bennett | Thomas Kean Jr. (inc.) | Seamus Patrick O'Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rebecca Bennett (D), Thomas Kean Jr. (R, incumbent) and Seamus Patrick O'Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Lean D on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely D to Tilt D). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in New Jersey?
Check your registration on New Jersey’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.