
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Republican · NJ-7 · U.S. House
Bio
Thomas Howard Kean Jr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 7th congressional district since 2023. Previously, he represented New Jersey's 21st legislative district in the New Jersey Senate from 2003 to 2022, serving as minority leader from 2008 to 2022, and represented the same district in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001 to 2003.
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Issue profile
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Latest news
- Why Can’t the Left Understand That a Politician’s Mysterious Illness Is Between Him and His Doctor?
“Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the former majority leader, was hospitalized on June 14. Since then, his office has provided few updates about his condition. The scant official statements have led to speculation around Washington and effo…
Mcsweeneys.net · July 8, 2026
Mitch McConnell’s office doesn’t want to talk about why he’s hospitalizedWhen it comes to members of Congress and medical transparency, it’s been an unfortunate year. Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey was away from his duties for nearly four months for reasons he only recently disclosed; Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson o…
Biztoc.com · July 7, 2026- NJ Rep. Kean said he battled depression. His voting record on mental health is mixed.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress on Tuesday after a monthslong abscence in which he was hospitalized for depression. During his time as a state legislator, Kean helped pass mental health parity laws but also voted against paid sick leave. [ more › ]
Gothamist · July 3, 2026
Another Republican Representative Is MissingYet another Republican lawmaker is missing in action.Florida Representative Neal Dunn’s office told Punchbowl News Thursday that he won’t be voting unless Republican leadership says they need him.Donald Trump put the 73-year-old lawmaker on blast in March, pr…
The New Republic · July 2, 2026
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