Rebecca Bennett handily won the New Jersey Democratic Primary on June 2nd, setting up a much-needed challenge to Republican Tom Kean, Jr., who has been MIA for three months due to what his campaign describes as a personal health matter. Bennett hopes to flip the 7th Congressional District seat back to blue, as Democrats across the nation work to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives after the midterms. Bennett's victory came despite a more than $600,000 campaign by a mystery PAC based in Nebraska to spread lies about her background. 

Joining Rebecca on the ballot in November will be Councilman Anthony Carter and Council candidate Michael Lowenthal, both of whom ran unopposed in the primary. Anthony, currently in his ninth year on the Council, is seeking his fourth term. Mike is a Fanwood Recreation Commissioner and works in the food service industry.