New Jersey's 7th Congressional District (NJ-7)
Last updated · 5 sources
Thomas Kean Jr., a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes all of Hunterdon and Warren counties and parts of Somerset, Morris, Sussex, and Union counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 783,203, a median household income of $136,541, and a median age of 43.6. Of residents 25 and older, 55% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 7th District · Republican
2026 election
Kean Jr. has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 12 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
12 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-7 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kean Jr. (incumbent) | Republican | $4,892,807 | $3,634,205 | Jun 30 |
| Rebecca Bennett | Democratic | $4,272,034 | $1,445,694 | Jun 30 |
| Tina Shah | Democratic | $2,332,693 | $164,192 | Jun 30 |
| Brian Varela | Democratic | $1,986,312 | -$12,586 | Jun 30 |
| Michael Roth | Democratic | $1,281,083 | $40,080 | Jun 30 |
| Megan O'Rourke | Democratic | $570,759 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| Gregory Vartan III | Democratic | $193,030 | $0 | Mar 31 |
| Beth Ellen Ph.d. Adubato | Democratic | $167,879 | $2,507 | Jun 30 |
| Sara Sooy | Democratic | $54,491 | $0 | May 27 |
| Lana Leguia | Libertarian | $9,630 | $644 | Jun 30 |
| Valentina E. Mendoza | Democratic | $1,630 | $0 | Jan 11 |
| Michael Joseph Garth | Democratic | $500 | $438 | Jun 7 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 783,203
- Median household income
- $136,541
- Median age
- 43.6
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
New Jersey senators
Cory BookerU.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat
Andy KimU.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026