He hasn’t been seen in Congress for months. Now Republicans are worried. ^82.6%

The Washington Post - By Dan Merica, Anna Liss-Roy - 5/29/2026, 10:00 AM

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For almost three months, Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s whereabouts and condition have been a mystery in his New Jersey congressional district. Now they are becoming a source of growing alarm for his party in Washington, where Republicans fear his prolonged absence could cost them his swing seat — and possibly their House majority. more