Kean Jr. and Bennett Set for Sole Campaign Debate in NJ’s 7th Congressional District
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr., who recently disclosed he was treated for depression during an unexplained absence, and Democrat Rebecca Bennett are preparing for their sole campaign debate in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
Binghamton, NY, September 27, 2026 —
Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett are scheduled to participate in their only planned debate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
The upcoming debate comes after Congressman Kean Jr. recently disclosed that he received treatment for depression during a period of absence that had previously gone unexplained. He has stated that this treatment occurred during a specific time, though further details regarding the timeline of his absence and treatment were not elaborated upon in the provided information.
The race for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District is a significant contest, and this debate represents the sole opportunity for voters to see both major candidates present their platforms and engage directly on key issues before the election.
No additional campaign debates are currently announced for the candidates.
The contractor’s name, specific dates for the unexplained absence, the exact dates or location of the debate, or other specific details about the candidates’ platforms were not provided in the trend summary.
Story summarized from the original created by MIKE CATALINI, Associated Press on www.binghamtonhomepage.com, see more information here.
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