Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett beat two-term Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District, flipping a seat Kean held, outlets report.
Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, flipping a seat Kean held. NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected the result. Fox News, CBS News and PBS NewsHour also report that Bennett won.
Kean missed four months of votes in Washington this year, PBS reports. CBS News and PBS say he was being treated for depression. PBS says he did not disclose the diagnosis until he came back.
The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ, says Bennett led 60.3 percent to 38.3 percent. That count was as of 9:46 p.m. EST, when 76 percent of votes were reported.
The Hill describes Bennett as a former healthcare executive. PBS describes her as a former Navy helicopter pilot. The Hill says many Democrats saw the seat as a key chance to flip. NBC News calls the district a battleground. CBS News and PBS say Kean was a two-term incumbent.
Fox News says the district includes Trump's Bedminster golf course.
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- Fox NewsTrump Bedminster golf course falls to Dems as Republicans lose key House seatTue, Nov 3, 9:17 PM EST
- NBC NewsGOP Rep. Tom Kean loses re-election bid after monthslong absence from Congress this yearTue, Nov 3, 9:39 PM EST
- The HillBennett ousts Kean Jr. in battleground New Jersey House raceTue, Nov 3, 9:50 PM EST
- CBS NewsGOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. ousted in New JerseyTue, Nov 3, 9:55 PM EST
- PBS NewsHourDemocrats flip New Jersey House seat held by Republican Tom KeanTue, Nov 3, 10:22 PM EST
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Earlier versions (2)
- Tue, Nov 3, 10:20 PM EST, 3 outlets: Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District
- Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST, 2 outlets: Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Rep. Tom Kean in New Jersey