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June 29, 2026
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to Address Health Issues and Upcoming Election in Speech
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will return to Congress and deliver a speech addressing his unexplained health condition after nearly four months away.
- He has missed over 100 votes, raising concerns among House Republicans about retaining his competitive seat in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Kean is set to face Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett in a highly contested race, with Democrats viewing the district as a prime pick-up opportunity.
- Despite his absence, former President Donald Trump has endorsed Kean's reelection bid.
3 Sources
- Kean Set to Speak at the Capitol After Mysterious AbsenceJun 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM · NYT
- After mysterious four-month absence, GOP congressman plans grand returnJun 29, 2026 at 10:39 PM · CNN
- Republican Tom Kean Jr. set to return to Congress after long unexplained absenceJun 30, 2026 at 5:59 AM · ABC News