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April 22, 2026
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Missing from Congress Amid Health Issues
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed over a month of votes, last voting on March 5, due to a personal medical issue.
- His absence is concerning for GOP colleagues and constituents, especially as he faces a tough reelection campaign in a competitive district.
- Campaign spokesman Harrison Neely stated Kean will return to a full schedule soon, but details about his health remain undisclosed.
3 Sources
- New Jersey’s most vulnerable GOP incumbent is MIAApr 22, 2026 at 9:50 PM · Politico
- A Republican lawmaker has been out of DC for a month - and nobody seems to know what is going onApr 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM · Independent
- Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman’s Mysterious AbsenceApr 23, 2026 at 8:09 PM · NYT