New Jersey's Congressional Landscape Shifts as Rep. Tom Kean Jr. 's Return Remains Uncertain Tom Kean Jr.
, a longtime representative from New Jersey's 7th congressional district, has been absent from Washington for several weeks, sparking speculation about his temporary departure.
As of this writing, he expects to return "in the next couple of weeks," leaving behind a void that will have significant consequences for local politics. Overview of New Jersey's Congressional Landscape Tom Kean Jr.