Dems pick challenger for GOP congressman who vanished from public view amid health mystery
Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face embattled Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November's general election for a battleground New Jersey congressional seat in 2026.
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Former Navy Pilot to Challenge Rep. Kean in New Jersey Battleground District
Rebecca Bennett, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot who is running to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, poses for a photograph in Somerville, N.J., on Dec. 16, 2025. Jeenah Moon/Reuters Former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett has emerged victorious among four Democratic candidates vying to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) in a key battleground
GOP Rep Kean to face Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP N.J. incumbent
Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects, and will take on GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been missing from the job for nearly three months. The district is one of the most vulnerable for House Republicans in the 2026 midterms, with the nonpartisan
Spencer Pratt stops at iconic LA restaurant on Election Day, vows to make city ‘streets safe again’
Spencer Pratt spent Election Day at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles, contrasting his visit with Mayor Karen Bass and pushing his campaign.
California’s sluggish vote counting ripped across the political spectrum: ‘Extremely embarrassing’
California primary results may take weeks due to mail voting laws, sparking criticism from analysts like Nate Silver who call it embarrassing.
WATCH: Dem senators excuse Platner’s conduct at crisis huddle with embattled Maine candidate
Democratic senators express confidence in Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite alleged sexting scandals and resurfaced online posts controversies.
6/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
6/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Primary battles are underway in six states; acting AG Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee. link.lazyload { position: absolute; } .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: 100%; } .device–type-mobile .content__meta-wrapper::before { width: calc(100vw – 40px); } View CBS News In Original CBS News Link