New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District

Official photo of Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
R

U.S. Representative · NJ-7

Official website  ·  Bioguide  ·  202-225-5361

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New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District is represented by Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of New Jersey’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.

Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.

Population

777,102

Median Household Income

$133,759

Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.

Partisan Lean

R+1

2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.

District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. and New Jersey's 7th Congressional District

Thomas H. Kean, Jr., a member of the Republican Party, represents New Jersey's 7th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2023. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.

Committee assignments: House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-5361. Official site: kean.house.gov.

Current Representative

Rep. Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R)

119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since January 3, 2023

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. currently represents New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.

2026 Election

On the ballot November 3, 2026

  • Thomas H. Kean Jr., Republican Incumbent
  • Rebecca Bennett, Democratic
  • Seamus Patrick O'Toole, Stop Israel's Genocide

Source: New Jersey Division of Elections, official general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.

Key dates for November 3, 2026

Register by mailTuesday, October 13 Application must be postmarked by this date.
Register onlineTuesday, October 13
Register in personTuesday, October 13
Early in-person votingOctober 24 to November 1
Request a mail ballotTuesday, October 27 Mailed or online applications must be received by October 27. You can apply in person at the county clerk until 3 p.m. on November 2.
Return a mail ballotPostmarked by November 3 and received by November 9, or dropped off by 8 p.m. on November 3.
Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026

Check your registration with the New Jersey voter lookup. Dates come from the New Jersey election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.

Polling places in New Jersey are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for New Jersey: vote.gov.

What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026

Contact Your Representative

Washington Office

251 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5361

Committee Assignments

About This District

The district covers all of Hunterdon and Warren counties and parts of Somerset, Union, Morris, and Sussex counties in New Jersey. Its largest cities are Linden (about 44,000), Westfield (about 31,000), Rahway (about 30,000), and Summit (about 23,000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents New Jersey's 7th Congressional District?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R) represents New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

What political party is Thomas H. Kean, Jr. a member of?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. is a member of the Republican Party.

How can I contact Thomas H. Kean, Jr.?

You can reach Thomas H. Kean, Jr. by phone at 202-225-5361 or through their official website at https://kean.house.gov.

When does Thomas H. Kean, Jr.'s current term end?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.'s current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.

Where is New Jersey's 7th Congressional District?

New Jersey's 7th Congressional District is located in the state of New Jersey and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

What district does Thomas H. Kean, Jr. represent?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. has represented New Jersey's 7th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. The boundary map for the district is on this page.

Where can I see a map of Thomas H. Kean, Jr.'s district?

The boundary map for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.

What committees is Thomas H. Kean, Jr. on?

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. sits on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.

Is Thomas H. Kean, Jr. still in Congress?

This site shows Thomas H. Kean, Jr. holding New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.

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ZIP Codes in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District

This congressional district contains 101 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.

27 of these ZIP codes also extend into another New Jersey district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 07036 (also in the 10th), 07066 (also in the 10th), 07801 (also in the 11th), 07821 (also in the 5th), 07826 (also in the 5th), 07827 (also in the 5th), 07848 (also in the 5th), 07849 (also in the 11th).

  • 07023
  • 07036
  • 07059
  • 07065
  • 07066
  • 07069
  • 07076
  • 07081
  • 07090
  • 07092
View all 101 ZIP codes in this district
  • 07023
  • 07036
  • 07059
  • 07065
  • 07066
  • 07069
  • 07076
  • 07081
  • 07090
  • 07092
  • 07439
  • 07801
  • 07803
  • 07820
  • 07821
  • 07823
  • 07825
  • 07826
  • 07827
  • 07828
  • 07830
  • 07831
  • 07832
  • 07833
  • 07836
  • 07838
  • 07840
  • 07843
  • 07844
  • 07846
  • 07847
  • 07848
  • 07849
  • 07850
  • 07851
  • 07852
  • 07853
  • 07856
  • 07857
  • 07860
  • 07863
  • 07865
  • 07869
  • 07870
  • 07871
  • 07874
  • 07876
  • 07880
  • 07881
  • 07882
  • 07885
  • 07901
  • 07920
  • 07921
  • 07922
  • 07924
  • 07926
  • 07930
  • 07931
  • 07933
  • 07934
  • 07939
  • 07945
  • 07946
  • 07960
  • 07970
  • 07974
  • 07977
  • 07979
  • 07980
  • 08525
  • 08530
  • 08551
  • 08559
  • 08560
  • 08801
  • 08802
  • 08804
  • 08805
  • 08807
  • 08809
  • 08812
  • 08821
  • 08822
  • 08825
  • 08826
  • 08827
  • 08829
  • 08833
  • 08836
  • 08844
  • 08848
  • 08853
  • 08858
  • 08865
  • 08867
  • 08869
  • 08876
  • 08886
  • 08887
  • 08889

ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.

U.S. Senators for this state: Cory A. Booker (D), Andy Kim (D)

Last updated September 27, 2026.

Data last checked September 26, 2026.

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