‘Missing’ GOP Congressman Breaks Silence After Months Away From DC

The suburban northern New Jersey seat has become a major battleground between Republicans and Democrats in recent election cycles.

Kean first flipped the district for Republicans in 2022 when he defeated Democrat Tom Malinowski after multiple attempts to unseat him

He then successfully defended the seat in 2024 against Democrat Sue Altman, helping Republicans maintain control of the House.

Because of the district’s competitive nature, Democrats are expected to heavily target the seat again during the 2026 midterms.