Tom Kean Jr. is in the news for a weeks-long, unexplained health-related absence from Congress as his New Jersey primary looms. Bio: NJ GOP Rep, son of former Gov. Tom Kean.
New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean has missed over 50 votes since March 17 due to unspecified health issues. He has posted a social media message thanking supporters for their patience, but has not provided details or a timeline for his return. His absence raises concerns ahead of a competitive reelection race.
Representatives say New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean has been absent for weeks due to a personal medical issue, with no timeline for return. Officials expect him back “in the next couple of weeks,” while the White House and party aides emphasize transparency and continuity ahead of the upcoming reelection primary.
The Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District is shaping up as the state’s most high-profile contest, while Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not voted since March and has not appeared publicly amid a personal medical issue. Four Democrats are competing to unseat him in a district pollsters say is pivotal for control of the House.
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not appeared in public for nearly three months and has missed more than 100 floor votes, as he runs in a high-stakes New Jersey House race. His primary opponents have been competing in the wake of his health-related absence, while Bennett appears set to face him in November in a toss-up district.