Tom Kean
Tom Kean has served as U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District since 2023. He is the son of former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean Sr. He is considered one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in 2026.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- State: NJ
- Current office: U.S. Representative, New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A., Dartmouth College
Residence: Westfield, NJ
Biography
Thomas Howard Kean Jr. was born in 1968 in New Jersey. He is the son of former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean Sr. He earned his B.A. from Dartmouth College. He served in the New Jersey State Senate from 2002 to 2023. He was elected to Congress in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. He is considered one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in 2026.
Professional background
U.S. Representative (2023–present); New Jersey state senator (2002–2023)
Public service
New Jersey Senate (2002–2023); U.S. Representative (2023–present)