GOP Rep. Tom Kean says he will return to work in person "within a matter of weeks" after monthslong absence
Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 10:11 PM EDT / CBS News
GOP Rep. Tom Kean says he will return to work in person “within a matter of weeks” after monthslong absence Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. stated he will transition from virtual to in-person work within weeks, addressing his absence which has led to over 100 missed votes since early March. He plans to be fully transparent about his medical condition at that time, thanking constituents and colleagues for their patience. Kean last voted on March 5 and previously referred to his absence as addressing a “personal medical issue.”
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. plans to return to in-person work in “a matter of weeks.”
- He has missed over 100 votes since early March.
- Kean will provide details about his health upon his return.
- He is running unopposed in the Republican primary for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
- Kean will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the general election.
No comments yet.
Write a comment