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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

June 2, 2026 New Jersey Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for Congressional District 7, New Jersey

Rebecca Bennett - D

►Websiterebeccabennettforcongress.com

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Michael Roth - D

►Websitewww.michaelrothforcongress.com/

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Tina Shah - D

►Websitewww.drtinashahforcongress.com/

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Brian Varela - D

►Websitevarelaforcongress.com

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Rebecca Bennett

Michael Roth

Brian Varela

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Corruption and Ethics

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Inflation

Infrastructure

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Police Reform

Housing & Communities

Public Safety

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Women's Health & Reproduction

Elderly's Health & Abuse

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

Clean Energy

Flood Mitigation

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Freedom

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Child Care

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Public Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Technology

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Seniors & Aging of Population