New Jersey's 7th District hosts its first televised campaign debate
Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett will face off in the district's inaugural debate on Sunday night.
The 7th Congressional District of New Jersey is set for its first-ever campaign debate, featuring incumbent Republican Tom Kean Jr. and newcomer Democrat Rebecca Bennett. Kean, who was absent from the House for four months citing treatment for depression, will meet Bennett, a former Navy pilot and healthcare executive. The debate is scheduled for Sunday evening and comes as the district, which includes Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club, has flipped parties in the last two midterms.
Why it matters
The debate offers voters a rare direct comparison in a swing district that could decide party control in Congress.
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