Thomas H. Kean, Jr. has represented New Jersey’s 7th district in the U.S. House since 2023. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
Kean served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001 to 2003 and in the state Senate from 2003 to 2022, including as minority leader from 2008 to 2022.
Kean attended Dartmouth College and Tufts University, earning a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts. Kean served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001 to 2003 and in the New Jersey State Senate from 2003 to 2022, including as minority leader from 2008 to 2022. After losing a U.S. House campaign in 2020, Kean won the 2022 campaign and began serving in the U.S. House in 2023. Kean won re-election in 2024.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 NJ U.S. House district 7 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 5419 | Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Passed House | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2503 | Undersea Cable Control ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1765 | Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5634 | Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Out of committee | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5584 | LIFT AI ActEDUCATION | Out of committee | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6322 | Stop Stealing our Chips ActFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Out of committee | 12 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10678 | To permit the Byrne JAG grant to be used for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents. | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10626 | HELP STATES Act | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10567 | AI Emergency Button ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10340 | 9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026CONGRESS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10339 | Terrorism Judgment Collection ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10338 | SEAL Team Six Congressional Gold Medal ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
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SINCE DEC 2021 $704K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.Kean discussed his hospitalization for depression as the article reviews his record on mental-health and sick-leave legislation.
Kean introduced the bill and said it would create a deduction for taxpayers’ commuting costs.
Kean says independent financial professionals manage his investments, and the article highlights his vote and proposals on congressional stock trading.
Kean disclosed his depression diagnosis and said he was healthier and ready to return to House work.
The article examines the factors it says have put Kean’s reelection prospects at risk.
Kean’s campaign spending and its attacks on challenger Rebecca Bennett are central to this account of the district’s costly race.
Kean defended his record and responded to questions about his congressional leave during his debate with Bennett.
Kean argued that Israel was justified in its war and urged strong U.S. support during the district’s debate.
Kean’s latest disclosure showed additional stock purchases while he serves on a House committee overseeing AI issues.
The article examines Kean’s debate answers on the Iran war and tariffs and campaign messaging about wealth.
Kean did not attend a local celebration amid criticism over his advocacy on a proposed ICE detention center.
The column criticizes Kean’s campaign messaging and argues that Trump’s unpopularity could imperil his reelection.
The post links Kean’s absence from public life to criticism of his congressional presence as he faces reelection.
Kean discussed his hospitalization for depression as the article reviews his record on mental-health and sick-leave legislation.
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