Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, has won the New Jersey Democratic primary in the battleground 7th District.

Democrats testing their chances in a right-leaning New Jersey battleground district are picking their nominee in a House primary to take on Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr.,…

Bennett emerged from a Democratic primary field that included physician Tina Shah, NBC News projects, in one of the most closely divided districts in the country.

Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."

Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, has won the New Jersey Democratic primary in the battleground 7th District.

Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, has won the New Jersey Democratic primary in the battleground 7th District.

Kean, 57, was unopposed in the GOP primary. The Republican’s absence has sparked GOP worry over whether he will hold his seat come November.

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. this fall in a closely watched battleground race that could help determine which party wins control of the…

New Jersey's 7th District is shaping up to be one of the most competitive midterm races for House Control this November.

Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.

Bennett’s victory over three other Democrats on Tuesday sets up the state’s premier contest in November, when the party hopes it can flip the onetime Republican stronghold that…