Overview
- Kean ran unopposed and won the Republican nomination on Tuesday, locking in his spot on the November ballot.
- The congressman has not cast a House roll-call vote since March 5, a stretch that totals more than 100 missed votes according to voting records.
- Kean says he is addressing a personal medical issue, that he will move from virtual to in-person duties in a matter of weeks, and that he will disclose medical details when able.
- Reporting shows Kean continued some official actions while absent, including certifying stock trades, approving staff travel and keeping social accounts active, which has prompted ethics and transparency scrutiny.
- Democrats nominated Rebecca Bennett to challenge Kean and the DCCC lists the seat as a top target, making this race a possible factor in the fight for control of the narrowly divided House and raising questions about contingency rules under New Jersey election law.