Congressman’s Long Absence Raises Questions in Battleground District

Clear Facts

• Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. has not cast a vote in Congress since March 5, missing nearly 50 roll calls.
• New Jersey Republican colleagues report radio silence after trying to reach Kean by calls and texts.
• Campaign officials cite unspecified health issues for the absence and expect the congressman to return within weeks.

New Jersey Representative Tom Kean Jr. has vanished from the halls of Congress for over a month, leaving colleagues concerned and seats empty during critical votes.

The Republican congressman, who holds a competitive seat, has missed more than 20% of votes held between January and March.

GOP Representatives Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew expressed concern after their outreach was met with total silence from Kean’s office.

While the district is a key target for the left in the upcoming midterms, Kean’s team maintains that his absence is temporary.