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Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress

PBS NewsHour June 03, 2026 1 views
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress

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Lisa Desjardins
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Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation’s most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign trail or Capitol Hill for months. His absence brings broader questions for Congress. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Lisa Desjardins is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers news from the U.S. Capitol while also traveling across the country to report on how decisions in Washington affect people where they live and work.
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