Medically absent Rep. Tom Kean expects ‘full recovery,’ confirms reelection bid
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. expects a full recovery from an undisclosed illness as he prepares for reelection. He has been absent from the House since March but plans to return soon. Kean confirmed he is moving forward with his campaign despite the health challenges.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. has been absent from the House since March due to an undisclosed illness.
- ▪He expects a full recovery and plans to return to a full schedule soon.
- ▪Kean is running for his third term in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, which is considered a toss-up race.
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Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ), who has been absent from the House since March due to an undisclosed illness, said on Thursday he expects a “full recovery” as he prepares to run for reelection this year. “My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” he told the New Jersey Globe in his first interview since the unspecified medical issue was reported. “I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents.” Recommended Stories Cornyn rebuffs Paxton’s offer to stop running negative ads: ‘Judgment day is coming’ ActBlue refuses donations for Texas Democrat accused of making antisemitic comments Trump’s revenge tour could diminish congressional support for his agenda Kean vowed to disclose the details of his illness soon and said he…
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