Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared
Summary
Tom Kean Jr., a Republican congressman from New Jersey, disappeared from public view for over three months, missing 100 votes without explanation. He returned in late June, citing hospitalization for depression, and is now in a close re-election race against Democrat Rebecca Bennett in a district that has recently been rated as favoring Democrats.Key Facts
- Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican congressman from New Jersey’s 7th congressional district.
- He had a strong start with over $2.4 million in campaign funds and an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- Kean was missing from Congress and public appearances for over three months, missing 100 votes.
- Kean said he was hospitalized for depression during his absence.
- The district was redrawn in 2022 to favor Republicans but is now rated as leaning Democratic by the Cook Political Report.
- Kean faces a tough race against Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a political newcomer.
- Kean’s campaign has been criticized for avoiding the media and refusing to answer some reporters’ questions.
- The Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, expressed sympathy for Kean’s health struggles but suggested Kean should have been more open about his absence.
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