Rebecca Bennett, New Jersey

Rebecca Bennett is a Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District in 2026. A Cornell University graduate, she served over a decade in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot, experimental test pilot, and aircraft commander before earning her MBA with honors from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. After leaving active duty — while continuing to serve in the Air National Guard — she built a career in healthcare innovation, working with mission-driven startups to expand access to care. She won the June 2026 Democratic primary as the frontrunner, running on a platform of affordability, healthcare access, and national security.