Tom Kean Jr.’s absence from Congress prompts criticism from Democratic rivals

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. hasn't voted in Washington, D.C., in over two months. His Democratic challengers say that proves he's unfit for office.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The unknown medical ailment that has kept Republican Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. out of the public eye for two months took center stage Tuesday during a debate of his Democratic rivals, who called his absence from Congress a sign why voters should boot him from office.

“If you were missing work, you would tell your boss, and Tom Kean Jr.’s boss is the people. He did not tell us. That’s it. And in …

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