Navy veteran and CD7 congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett today announced that Om Savargaonkar will serve as campaign manager for her campaign in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Om most recently served as Coordinated Campaign Director for Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey Democrats, helping to guide an effort that led to Sherrill’s historic 13-point victory, in addition to gains at the legislative and local levels.

Savargaonkar brings extensive experience in Democratic politics and campaign management, with a proven track record of organizing winning efforts across New Jersey. He has experience electing national security and veteran candidates like Senator Elissa Slotkin and Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, with a keen understanding of the electoral advantage their background brings.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Om to our team,” said Rebecca Bennett, candidate for Congress in NJ-07. “Om’s leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to building grassroots campaigns will be essential as we work to flip CD7 in 2026. Together, we’ll run a campaign fully focused on attacking the cost of living crisis, driving down costs, and reversing the damage Tom Kean, Jr. and his disastrous track record have brought to our district. Whether it’s higher prices because of tariffs, unaffordable healthcare, or the stalled Gateway Project, Tom Kean, Jr. has proven that he is incapable of standing up for our district, and together, we’ll send him packing next November.”

Savargaonkar said he is excited to help lead Bennett’s campaign at this pivotal moment for New Jersey and the country.

“Rebecca Bennett represents the type of candidate that wins tough elections for the Democratic party,” said Om Savargaonkar, campaign manager. “She served our country, is fighting to protect our rights and freedoms, and now she’s running to serve us in Washington. She’s running to put people first — to fight for affordable health care, protect our environment, and strengthen the middle class. I’m proud to join her in this effort to bring agency and new ideas to Congress.”

Rebecca Bennett is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, officer in the Air National Guard, business leader in healthcare, and mom of two. Rebecca served in the Navy for over a decade as a helicopter pilot and aircraft commander. After serving her country for over fifteen years in the military and making waves in healthcare innovation, Rebecca is running for Congress to build a better future for our community. As a mom to two young girls, Rebecca understands first-hand the challenges of balancing work & family while navigating inflation and the rising cost of living.