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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Skips 80 Votes, Cites Medical Issue

5/21/2026

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed votes for nearly three months, citing a personal medical issue.
He missed 80 votes, including ICE funding and a limit on President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers, canceled chamber of commerce appearance, and was not seen in his Westfield district or Washington since March 5, per Rep. Jeff Van Drew.
Republicans say he faces no primary challenger and will run in a competitive November race.

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed votes for nearly three months, citing a personal medical issue.
He missed 80 votes, including ICE funding and a limit on President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers, canceled chamber of commerce appearance, and was not seen in his Westfield district or Washington since March 5, per Rep. Jeff Van Drew.
Republicans say he faces no primary challenger and will run in a competitive November race.