Mystery Grows Around Representative Thomas Kean Jr.’s Absence
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Representative Thomas Kean Jr., who serves New Jersey’s Seventh District, has been absent from Capitol Hill and has not voted in over two months.
- Kean, a Republican running for re-election in a competitive midterm race, has not been seen on the campaign trail or in recent photos, causing concern among donors and constituents.
- His office released a statement two weeks ago citing a “medical issue” and promising a return “very soon,” but there have been no reported sightings since.
- Despite his absence, Kean’s social media accounts remain active, often posting in the first person but using older photographs.