Kean Jr. announces June 30 return after monthslong absence
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New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress since March due to an unspecified medical issue, plans to return on June 30, according to a political consultant. Kean has missed more than 100 votes and has not been seen in Washington or his district, creating a mystery with potential national consequences. Consultant Harrison Neely stated that Kean is eager to resume in-person work and will be fully transparent about his health issue. Kean last voted in the House on March 5, and his office has confirmed he is still running for reelection against Democratic Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett in November. President Donald Trump endorsed Kean’s reelection on Primary Day without mentioning his absence. Kean has not explained the nature of his medical issue.
What’s reported
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue.
He is set to return on June 30, according to political consultant Harrison Neely.
Kean has missed more than 100 votes and has not been seen in Washington or his district.
He last voted in the House on March 5.
Kean is still running for reelection and will face Democratic Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett in November.
President Donald Trump endorsed Kean’s reelection on Primary Day without mentioning his absence.
Kean has not explained what the medical issue was.
Open questions
The specific nature of Kean’s medical issue remains undisclosed.
The reason for the monthslong absence beyond the unspecified medical issue is not explained.
Key figures
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (New Jersey Republican)
Harrison Neely (political consultant to Kean)
Rebecca Bennett (Democratic Navy veteran, Kean’s opponent)
President Donald Trump
Sources: abcnews.com
