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RandySF

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Thu May 21, 2026, 07:27 PM Thursday

NJ-07: The GOP's meddling tour seems to be making a stopover in Jersey

Republicans seem to be meddling in yet another Democratic House primary for a competitive House seat.

​​Punchbowl News’ Ally Mutnick reported Wednesday that a newly formed group called Real Change is airing ads attacking Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett, one of the four Democrats competing in the June 2 primary for New Jersey’s 7th District. This seat is held by Republican Rep. Tom Kean, who faced a tough reelection campaign even before he disappeared from public view in March.

While there’s no information yet on who is behind the group, which has already spent close to $450,000 against Bennett, it has links to another outfit that’s causing problems for House Democrats.

Liz Charboneau of the pro-Democratic House Majority PAC highlights that the mail firm for Real Change shared a Wyoming address and agent with the one working for “Lead Left,” an obscure group with ties to Republicans that has been meddling in Democratic primaries over the last month.



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