GOP Congressman Tom Kean Jr. to Make Comeback After Absence
WHO:
CNN - Tom Kean Jr. is 57 years old.
ABC News - Tom Kean Jr., a Republican congressman from New Jersey
CNN - Harrison Neely, spokesperson for Tom Kean Jr.
CNN - House Speaker Mike Johnson
CNN - Rebecca Bennett, Democratic opponent of Tom Kean Jr.
CNN - Suzan Delbene, House Democratic campaign chief
WHAT:
CBS News - Kean missed more than 140 votes since March 5.
ABC News - Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to Congress after an absence of almost four months.
CNN - Kean plans to deliver a floor speech addressing his unexplained health condition upon his return.
CNN - Kean has missed hundreds of votes since early March due to his absence.
CNN - Kean ran unopposed in a primary election in early June.
WHERE:
ABC News - New Jersey
CNN - Kean was last seen at his home in Westfield, New Jersey.
WHEN:
ABC News - Kean is set to re-emerge on Tuesday.
CNN - Kean stated in late April that he would be back “very soon” and mentioned he would return in the “next couple of weeks” in late June.
WHY:
CNN - House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly urged Kean to explain his absence to his voters.
CNN - Kean's absence has caused concern among House Republicans about the potential impact on retaining a critical swing seat during a challenging midterm cycle.
CNN - Fellow Republicans have urged Kean to disclose more information about his health condition.
HOW:
CNN - Kean's interaction with a CNN reporter on Monday appears to be only his second documented sighting in months.
CNN - Kean's aides have stated he is recovering from a medical condition and is “under a doctor’s care.”
(UPDATED June 30, 2026 11:52 UTC)
Tom Kean Jr., who is 57 years old, has missed more than 140 votes since March 5, raising concerns among his constituents. House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly urged Kean to explain his absence to the voters he represents. Notably, Kean's interaction with a CNN reporter on Monday seems to be only his second documented sighting in months.
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(UPDATED June 30, 2026 08:13 UTC)
Tom Kean Jr., a Republican congressman from New Jersey, is set to return to Congress on Tuesday after being absent for almost four months due to a medical condition. During his comeback, Kean plans to deliver a floor speech addressing his health issues, which have raised concerns among House Republicans about the impact on a critical swing seat during a challenging midterm cycle. His aides have confirmed that he is recovering and is currently under a doctor’s care, while he has missed hundreds of votes since early March.