Rep. Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in his N.J. district, where voters are split on his mysterious absence
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen in his New Jersey district for nearly three months due to a personal medical issue. His absence has raised concerns among constituents and colleagues, with some calling for more transparency regarding his condition. Despite missing over 80 votes, GOP leaders express confidence in his ability to return and run for re-election in November.
- ▪Rep. Tom Kean has not voted since March 5 due to a personal medical issue.
- ▪He has not been seen publicly in his district or made any video statements since his last vote.
- ▪Kean's absence has resulted in him missing more than 80 votes, raising concerns among House Republicans.
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CongressRep. Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in his N.J. district, where voters are split on his mysterious absenceThe Republican, 57, hasn’t voted since March 5 due to a “personal medical issue.” Some constituents want more detail, while others are offering him grace for now.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., pictured at the Capitol in 2023, has not said when he'll return.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 10:54 AM EDTBy Melanie Zanona and Kyle StewartWESTFIELD, N.J. — Rep.
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