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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-03 22:35 EST
updated: 2026-11-03 22:35 EST
status: reported
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# Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey U.S. House seat

Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a newcomer to New Jersey politics, won a House seat in a district once considered safely Republican, Gothamist reported.

Section: [Elections](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Rebecca Bennett](/new-york/wiki/rebecca-bennett.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/first-time-nj-democrat-rebecca-bennett-defeats-republican-scion-tom-kean-jr), 2026-11-03 22:35 EST: Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats

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