Tom Kean Jr. loses New Jersey House seat after monthslong absenceRepublican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. lost his reelection bid to Democrat Rebecca Bennett after a mysterious four-month absence from Congress earlier in the year.Nov 4, 2026·5 sourcesRepublican PartyU.S. House of Representatives2026 U.S. midterm electionsU.S. CongressUS midterm electionsCongressMental healthU.S. campaign finance & fundraisingU.S. election resultsU.S. House membersGovernment transparencyDemocratic PartyElections00