Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
NJ-7What the Signal reads
Lean D
Kean is the Republican incumbent, defending a seat the Signal rates Lean D. The market has Kean at 9.6¢ against Bennett's 91.2¢, down 11.4¢ since August 3. The polling average has Bennett ahead by 4 points, and Kean leads 1.1 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Kean · Republican contract
9.6¢
▼ 11.4¢since August 3
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on Thomas H. Kean, Jr. by name.
211,915 traded · 90,014 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Kean v Bennett
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
New Jersey 7th DistrictPolling average
D+4
Average of 2 pollsters, May 26 to September 12.
Prior result
R+3.4
2024 general election, won by Thomas H. Kean, Jr..
Fundraising
1.1 to 1
Raised 2025 to 2026, through June 30.