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Rebecca Bennett
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, New Jersey’s 7th District
$2,500
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
Rebecca Bennett is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 7th District on November 3, 2026, against Thomas Kean Jr. (R, inc.). Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $2,500 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Rebecca Bennett’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Rebecca Bennett’s campaign has raised $8,757,003 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $1,053,454 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$7,664,973
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$538,484
- PACs and other committees$520,754
- Other$27,642
- Political party committees$4,822
- The candidate’s own money and loans$327
From donors who gave over $200: $3,234,227 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 45% from New Jersey, 55% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: New Jersey $1,440,903 (45%), New York $409,190 (13%), California $354,432 (11%), Massachusetts $211,105 (7%), District of Columbia $107,738 (3%). About 2,300 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NJ07201 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$45,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$2,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (1)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Sep 28, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Rebecca Bennett (Democratic); Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican, incumbent); Seamus Patrick O'Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide)
- Incumbent: Thomas Kean Jr. (R)
- Rating: Lean DAverage of 7; Likely D to Tilt D
- New Jersey 7th District 2026: who’s running
- Every New Jersey race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in New Jersey
Early voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in New Jersey
- Check your registration on New Jersey’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for New Jersey
About Rebecca Bennett
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Rebecca Bennett quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Business leader in healthcare; former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot. · rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Business leader in healthcare; former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot.)
- Served more than 15 years as a Navy helicopter pilot, test pilot and aircraft commander; member of the Air National Guard. · rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Served more than 15 years as a Navy helicopter pilot, test pilot and aircraft commander; member of the Air National Guard.)
- ROTC scholarship to study chemical engineering at Cornell University. · rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for ROTC scholarship to study chemical engineering at Cornell University.)
- M.B.A., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. · rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for M.B.A., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.)
Endorsements
- EMILYs List · emilyslist.org (source for the EMILYs List endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the EMILYs List endorsement)
- VoteVets PAC · votevets.org (source for the VoteVets PAC endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the VoteVets PAC endorsement)
- 314 Action · insidernj.com (source for the 314 Action endorsement)
- New Democrat Action Fund · newjerseyglobe.com (source for the New Democrat Action Fund endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the New Democrat Action Fund endorsement)
- State Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union Township) · newjerseyglobe.com (source for the State Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union Township) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the State Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union Township) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “how important Israel is as an ally, both from an intelligence perspective, but just how important Israel is as an ally for the United States.” 2025-08 · jewishinsider.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Pass real campaign finance reform so that billionaires can’t buy our elections in order to gain power as unelected officials and enrich themselves.” rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Protect those with pre-existing conditions, to ensure they are able to access affordable health coverage throughout their lives.” rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Support workers’ rights and unions to ensure the right to organize and strengthen fair wage and labor laws to improve job security in New Jersey.” rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Work with commonsense lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to tough challenges, including on immigration reform and trade.” rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Lead efforts to cut red tape, increase housing supply and construction, and make housing more affordable for buyers and renters.” rebeccabennettforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Rebecca Bennett has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Rebecca Bennett been backed by AIPAC?
No. Rebecca Bennett has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed Rebecca Bennett with $2,500 (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Rebecca Bennett had?
$2,500 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.