TOP RACE
Rebecca Bennett (NJ-7)
Democrat - New Jersey
Running for House
Top Race Candidate:
This close election will help determine control of the House & Senate.
Rebecca Bennett is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Air National Guard officer, healthcare leader, and mother of two who has spent her career focused on service, leadership, and improving access to care. After graduating from Cornell University with a degree in chemical engineering, Bennett served more than 15 years in the military as a helicopter pilot, aircraft commander, experimental test pilot, and Air National Guard officer. She later earned an MBA from the Wharton School and built a career in healthcare, working with companies focused on expanding access and improving patient outcomes. Bennett is running for Congress as the Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, arguing that New Jersey families deserve a representative who will lower costs, protect healthcare, strengthen national security, defend democracy, and bring greater accountability to Washington.
“I felt this calling to lean in, because I love this country and want to fight for the version we want to live in and leave for my daughters.”
- Rebecca Bennett
POLITICAL CAREER
Iowa State Senate District 14 (2023-present)
Iowa State Senate District 22 (2020-2022)
INTERESTING FACTS
Graduated from Navy flight school at the top of her class and was the only MH-60S helicopter pilot in her class selected for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.
The 18th female Navy test pilot in the Navy's history.
Served as a helicopter pilot, aircraft commander, experimental test pilot, and Air National Guard officer for more than 15 years.
