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Rep. Tom Kean hasn't voted in months, yet Trump is backing him

Rep. Tom Kean hasn't voted in months, yet Trump is backing him

Summary

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has not voted in Congress since March due to a medical issue but plans to return soon. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Kean’s reelection bid ahead of the state’s primary election.

Key Facts

  • Tom Kean Jr. has missed 104 consecutive roll call votes since March 5, 2026.
  • Kean is addressing an unspecified medical condition and is following his doctors’ advice.
  • Kean plans to fully disclose details about his health when he returns to work.
  • President Trump renewed his endorsement for Kean’s reelection on social media.
  • Kean’s district, New Jersey’s 7th, is considered competitive and a top target for Democrats.
  • Kean faces no Republican challengers in the June 2 primary.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken with Kean and expects his return soon.
  • Kean’s family has a history of public service; his father served as New Jersey governor.
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