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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 7)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican), Rebecca Bennett (Democratic), Lana Leguia (Libertarian), Randall Terry (Life Truth Justice Party), and Seamus O'Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide Party). The seat is currently held by Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (Republican), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rebecca Bennett

Democratic

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Lana Leguia

Libertarian

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Randall Terry

Life Truth Justice Party

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Seamus O'Toole

Stop Israel's Genocide Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Republican · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • Foreign Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9061

    PREEMPT Act

  • HR.6322

    Stop Stealing our Chips Act

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in New Jersey in 2026?

Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican), Rebecca Bennett (Democratic), Lana Leguia (Libertarian), Randall Terry (Life Truth Justice Party), and Seamus O'Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide Party). Thomas Kean Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 7) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Jersey and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr., a Republican, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Thomas H. Kean, Jr. serve on?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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