SCOTCH PLAINS - At the heart of battleground CD-7 a year ahead of his own reelection campaign, state Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) considers the political terrain, including:

His old running mate, U.S. Rep. Tom Kean (R-7), who faces strong competition from retired Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett;

bucking President Donald Trump;

his town halls and bipartisan college circuit tour with colleague state Senator Joe Cryan;

a moratorium on data centers until New Jersey has more intel;

the tenure to date of Governor Mikie Sherrill;

legislative priorities

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