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April 27, 2026
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. Addresses Absence from Congress
- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. has missed over 50 votes since March 17 due to a personal medical issue, raising concerns among constituents and colleagues.
- In his recent statement, Kean expressed confidence in a full recovery and plans to return to Congress soon, thanking supporters for their patience.
- His absence comes as he faces a competitive reelection campaign, with ongoing public protests regarding local immigration detention plans.
4 Sources
- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey Makes His First Statement About Mysterious AbsenceApr 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM · NYT
- New Jersey Republican expects to be 'back in the near future' after reports on absencesApr 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM · The Hill
- Absent GOP congressman says he’s dealing with ‘medical issue’ in vague statementApr 28, 2026 at 12:06 AM · Washington Post
- Republican lawmaker who’s been MIA for over a month finally speaks out about lengthy and continued absenceApr 28, 2026 at 4:20 AM · Independent