# 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.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: U.S. Representative, New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
- State: NJ
- District: 7
- Race: New Jersey's 7th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Westfield, NJ
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://kean.house.gov

## 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.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Dartmouth College
- 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)

## Opponents in this race

- [Rebecca Bennett](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/rebecca-bennett-nj7-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Tom Kean — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://www.congress.gov/member/thomas-kean/K000398
- NJ-7 2026 — Cook Political Report: https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/483591
- Headshot identity source — Tom Kean: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Kean_Jr.

Last updated: 2026-07-13T23:19:40.826Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/tom-kean-nj7-2026
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