Who Is Running in New Jersey Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Thomas Kean
(Incumbent)Economy
HighThomas Kean advocates for policies that foster innovation, economic growth, and job creation, emphasizing support for small businesses and removing regulatory barriers. He introduced the Make American Housing Affordable Act and seeks to reduce national debt by cutting wasteful spending. He supports extending corporate tax rates and credits for entrepreneurs to encourage investment in AI and mobile internet. Kean co-sponsored the SALT Deductibility Act to restore the full State and Local Tax deduction. He voted for the Affordable Care Act extension in 2026.
Immigration
HighThomas Kean Jr. advocates for a comprehensive approach to immigration reform, emphasizing border security as national security and enforcing the rule of law. He supports starting deportations with individuals who have committed crimes and believes the situation would have been resolved if the "Remain in Mexico" policy had continued. He also calls for compassionate approaches to protect children brought to the country illegally.
Healthcare
HighThomas Kean Jr. voted to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies in January 2026 and co-introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent a lapse in enhanced premium tax credits, stating his commitment to a responsible solution. He has also advocated for federal funding for substance abuse, mental health treatment, and sepsis initiatives. However, he has faced criticism from healthcare advocates for previous votes that they claim would cut Medicaid and healthcare funding.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Thomas Kean |
|---|---|
| Economy | Thomas Kean advocates for policies that foster innovation, economic growth, and job creation, emphasizing support for small businesses and removing regulatory barriers. He introduced the Make American Housing Affordable Act and seeks to reduce national debt by cutting wasteful spending. He supports extending corporate tax rates and credits for entrepreneurs to encourage investment in AI and mobile internet. Kean co-sponsored the SALT Deductibility Act to restore the full State and Local Tax deduction. He voted for the Affordable Care Act extension in 2026. High |
| Immigration | Thomas Kean Jr. advocates for a comprehensive approach to immigration reform, emphasizing border security as national security and enforcing the rule of law. He supports starting deportations with individuals who have committed crimes and believes the situation would have been resolved if the "Remain in Mexico" policy had continued. He also calls for compassionate approaches to protect children brought to the country illegally. High |
| Healthcare | Thomas Kean Jr. voted to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies in January 2026 and co-introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent a lapse in enhanced premium tax credits, stating his commitment to a responsible solution. He has also advocated for federal funding for substance abuse, mental health treatment, and sepsis initiatives. However, he has faced criticism from healthcare advocates for previous votes that they claim would cut Medicaid and healthcare funding. High |
| Climate & Energy | Thomas Kean supports energy policies that prioritize American-made energy, reduce reliance on foreign oil, and conserve natural resources, advocating for an "all-the-above" approach to ensure affordable, reliable, and diverse energy. In the New Jersey state legislature, he sponsored funding for offshore wind energy and was a prime sponsor of the Global Warming Response Act in 2007. As a U.S. Congressman, he voted in support of the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act (H.R. 22) and the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758). High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Thomas Kean voted against a New Jersey state Senate bill that codified the right to reproductive choice, including abortion. In Congress, he voted for the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act, which provides penalties for failing to provide care for a child born alive after an abortion. He also voted to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, who has a record of opposing reproductive health care. Kean has stated that sending the question of abortion to the states is appropriate. High |
| Foreign Policy | Thomas Kean voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, citing his support for a pay raise for servicemembers and the Picatinny Arsenal mission. He also supported the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. Conversely, Kean opposed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. He did not vote on the PROTECT Taiwan Act. Medium |
| Education | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Gun Policy | Thomas Kean voted against H.J.Res.44, a measure seeking to block a federal rule that regulates stabilizing braces on pistols. This vote placed him among a few Republicans who did not support blocking the regulation, indicating a moderate position on gun policy that sometimes diverges from his party's typical stance, despite a record of also voting against some gun control measures. Low |
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