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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Absent Amid Health Concerns, Complicates GOP Efforts

4/23/2026

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) has been absent from Capitol Hill since March 5, raising concerns.
Fellow lawmakers report 'complete radio silence' despite attempts to contact him.
Kean's chief of staff says he is addressing a health matter and will return.
His absence complicates GOP efforts to pass immigration funding legislation.
As he runs for reelection, his campaign has about $3.35 million on hand, and the race is a toss-up.

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) has been absent from Capitol Hill since March 5, raising concerns.
Fellow lawmakers report 'complete radio silence' despite attempts to contact him.
Kean's chief of staff says he is addressing a health matter and will return.
His absence complicates GOP efforts to pass immigration funding legislation.
As he runs for reelection, his campaign has about $3.35 million on hand, and the race is a toss-up.