District 7 Primary Results: Kean Jr. Declares Primary Victory

Updated as of 8:20 p.m.

DISTRICT 7 — Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. has been declared the winner of the 2024 unofficial Primary Election votes for the District 7 Congressional seats, according to AP News.

"Tonight's victory is a testament to our shared vision of a strong, safe, and prosperous New Jersey and nation," said Kean. "I will continue to focus on fostering safer communities, addressing the affordability crisis, and cutting unnecessary government spending. Sue Altman’s far-left agenda, which is a combination of dangerous policies and her radical activist background, is wildly out of step with the values of our district. I am deeply honored by the trust and support shown by our supporters, and the voters of NJ07."

Kean Jr. was running against newcomer Roger Bacon. Kean will now face off against Sue Altman, who was the lone candidate running on the Democratic ticket.

Kean Jr. has served as Congressman for District 7 since winning the election in November 2022 over then-incumbent Democrat Tom Malinowski.

District 7 covers all of Hunterdon County, and parts of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties.

All results remain unofficial until certified (*denotes incumbent):

Republican Primary:

• Thomas H. Kean Jr.* - 1,976 votes, 73.7 percent
• Roger Bacon - 705, 26.3 percent

Democratic Primary:

• Sue Altman - uncontested race

The general election is scheduled for Nov. 5, and whoever is elected will begin their term on January 2025.

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