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Republican Tom Kean Jr. disclosed being treated for depression during his four-month absence from Congress, explaining he remained silent due to being a private person. His return affects House Republican leaders' efforts to pass bills with their narrow majority, and he is running for reelection in a competitive district.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed being treated for depression during his four-month absence from the House, attributing his silence to personal privacy. His return raises questions about his health and impacts on House Republican operations, as he faces a competitive reelection race in November.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress after a four-month absence, attributing it to depression. He missed over 100 votes and will face Rebecca Bennett in the November election. Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged the commonality of the condition.

Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican representative, disclosed he was treated for depression during a four-month absence from Congress. He returned to the House after winning an uncontested primary and expressed readiness to resume legislative work, though his absence raised political concerns due to his district's competitiveness and the House's narrow Republican majority.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed he was treated for depression during his absence from Congress, missing over 100 votes. He returned to the House after an uncontested primary win and faces Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett in a competitive November election. His absence complicated Republican efforts to maintain House control.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House after a four-month absence, disclosing that a depression diagnosis led to his hospitalization. His absence, which lasted over 100 days, sparked concern and speculation, with his staff citing a personal medical condition without details. Kean faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the November midterms and has not campaigned recently.

Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, is expected to return to Congress after a four-month absence due to an unspecified medical condition. His return comes amid speculation about political implications for a competitive district and House Republican leadership, as he represents a battleground area including Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to congressional duties and hold a fundraiser on June 30 after a three-month absence due to an unspecified medical condition. The event marks his first campaign fundraising since his absence, amid a competitive reelection race against Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett, who has raised more funds recently. Critics question his transparency about his health and availability.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to Congress on June 30 after an unspecified medical absence since March. His political consultant confirmed his return and transparency about his health, while he remains in the race for reelection against Rebecca Bennett in a key New Jersey district.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will return to Washington after a 100-day absence due to a personal health issue, having missed 135 roll call votes since March. He faces a competitive reelection challenge from Rebecca Bennett in a toss-up district rated by the Cook Political Report.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will return to Washington, D.C., after missing 135 roll call votes due to a personal health issue. He faces a reelection challenge from Rebecca Bennett in a competitive New Jersey district, with the race rated a 'toss-up' by Cook Political Report. Kean, who has the endorsement of President Donald Trump, has not disclosed details of his health issue but pledged transparency.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey congressman, is set to return to Congress on June 30 after an absence since March due to an unspecified medical issue. He has missed over 100 votes and is running for reelection against Democratic Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett in a key November contest.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will return to the House on June 30 after a 117-day absence due to an undisclosed health issue. His absence has drawn national attention and weakened the Republican majority, while his re-election race against Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett remains competitive.

New Jersey primary election 2026 results show Justin Murphy winning the Republican Senate nomination, Zack Mullock securing the Democratic primary in the 2nd Congressional District, and other candidates advancing to November general elections. Key races include challenges to incumbents in multiple districts.

Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, with key races unresolved. In New Jersey, Democrats nominated former healthcare executive and US navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to challenge Republican congressman Tom Kean Jr., who ran unopposed in a suburban swing district.

Rebecca Bennett will face Tom Kean Jr. in November for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, ABC News projects.

Rebecca Bennett won the New Jersey Democratic primary and will challenge Tom Kean in the 7th District. The primary selected a candidate to face the Republican nominee.

Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. She defeated three other candidates in the race.

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November's general election. Kean has been absent from public view since March due to an undisclosed health issue. Bennett won the Democratic primary for the New Jersey House seat, which is considered a toss-up.

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November's general election. Kean has been absent from public view since March due to an undisclosed health issue, missing all recent congressional votes. The race is rated a toss-up in a key suburban district for House Republicans.

Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary for the New Jersey House district currently held by absent GOP Representative Tom Kean. She was the heavy favorite with significant polling leads over opponents.

Rebecca Bennett has won the NJ-7 primary and will face Tom Kean Jr. in the November midterm election. Kean Jr. was unopposed for the GOP nomination.

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will challenge GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in an upcoming election. Rep. Tom Kean has faced scrutiny for his prolonged absence from the U.S. Capitol.

Rebecca Bennett, a former U.S. Navy helicopter and Air National Guard officer, is projected to win the Democratic House primary and will face incumbent GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District general election.

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. states he is 'more energized than ever' after three months of absence due to an undisclosed illness but has delayed providing specifics about his medical condition or return to Washington. He faces a competitive reelection race with four Democratic challengers and has received formal endorsement from Donald Trump, though his prolonged absence has fueled Democratic confidence.

Democrats in New Jersey's 7th District will select a nominee for the U.S. House race represented by Republican Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress due to a medical issue. Four Democratic candidates are competing, with the district seen as critical for House control. Kean's absence has intensified interest in the race, and President Trump endorsed him despite his absence.

Democrats in New Jersey’s 7th District will select a U.S. House nominee to challenge Republican Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress due to a medical issue. Four candidates are competing in the primary, with the race described as key to potential House control. The district includes suburban areas, farmland, and a Trump golf club.

Democrats in New Jersey’s 7th District will choose a U.S. House nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress due to an unspecified medical issue. Four candidates—Rebecca Bennett, Michael Roth, Tina Shah, and Brian Varela—are competing in a primary viewed as critical for Democratic efforts to gain House control.

New Jersey voters will hold a state primary to nominate congressional candidates, with the 7th Congressional District as a key battleground. Republican Tom Kean Jr. faces no primary opposition but has missed recent votes due to a medical issue, while Democrats compete among four candidates led by Rebecca Bennett in fundraising. The primary also includes U.S. Sen. Cory Booker’s unopposed bid for re-election and Republican challenges to his seat.

New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for Congress in a primary featuring a competitive 7th Congressional District race between Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic contenders including Rebecca Bennett. The district, which Donald Trump narrowly won in 2024, is pivotal for potential U.S. House control. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker faces no primary opposition in his bid for a third term.

New Jersey Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett walked away from questions about political violence against President Donald Trump, her campaign later stating she condemns such violence. Bennett's response was sought after a video showed her dodging the question. She had previously made posts praising progressive Democrats, which were later deleted.

New Jersey Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett walked away from questions about political violence against President Donald Trump in a video, her campaign later condemning such violence. Bennett's campaign also pointed to a post she shared on X condemning an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The incident has sparked criticism and discussion about political violence.