r/New_Jersey_Politics • • Jun 30 '26

News NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. reveals he was hospitalized for depression during mysterious 4-month absence from Congress

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U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) returned to Congress today after being gone for 117 days, revealing he was hospitalized for depression. In a speech on the House floor, the 57-year-old congressman said doctors diagnosed him with depression and recommended he stay hospitalized for the fastest recovery.

He said he initially wanted to "push through" but followed medical advice. "There is no timeline for healing. There is no timeline for recovery. Only the work of getting better one day at a time," Kean said. Kean last voted on March 5. For months, his staff would only say he was dealing with a "personal health matter" and would return "soon."

Even top Republicans in New Jersey said they didn't know what was going on. His social media stayed active and his team said he was working remotely, but he hadn't been seen in public until last week. Kean is running for re-election in one of the nation's most competitive House races.

His Democratic opponent has made his absence a campaign issue, and some wondered if he'd drop out of the race. He says he's staying in with Trump's endorsement. House Speaker Mike Johnson said today the condition Kean was fighting is "very, very common" and predicted he'll get "a lot of empathy."

Kean said: "Asking for help is not a weakness, it is a strength. This is not a partisan issue."


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • Jan 06 '26

Analysis 2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial Election: How Every County, Municipality, & Precinct Voted. (You will need to make a free account to access this feature.)

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 14h ago

Poll CD-2 Flashpoint: Mullock Says Internal Polling has him within 1 Point of Van Drew

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Don’t trust the polls , get out and vote !


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 22h ago

Study ranks New Jersey second in the addition of film and television jobs

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 20h ago

Essex County George Clooney movie filming in Westfield…

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 2d ago

Analysis Audio: License Plate Tracking and Police AI | New Jersey Takes Up Police Technology Bills

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A look at New Jersey’s proposed rules for police AI and license plate readers, including what local audits revealed in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit.


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 2d ago

No Kings speech from Somerville and Hackettstown

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 2d ago

Analysis Urge Governor Sherrill to reject the Trump Education Tax Credit Program

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Urge Governor Sherrill to reject the Trump Education Tax Credit Program - Sign the Petition!
https://c.org/cTZ5rSCj8D

We have identified 19 major issues with the regulations that are problematic for public education and the regulations are not even finalized yet.

See the issues at this link:

https://njpecspeakingtruth.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-governor-mikie

New Jersey can opt-in or opt-out of the program on a yearly basis. So what's the rush? Why not wait until all the problems have been addressed, discussed and resolved before jumping the gun!

Sign the Petition!


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 2d ago

Political Ads I was going to say this new Tom Kean Jr campaign mailer is disgusting and callous...

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 2d ago

Sam on Instagram

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Bloomfield -Please. We can’t keep acting like this -especially elected officials 😱


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 3d ago

I know it’s not New Jersey but this is a good sign. Don’t let up the gas. Let’s gooooo and get out the vote!

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 5d ago

Social Media Gov. Sherrill weighs in on televised firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 4d ago

Union County Gottheimer asks for probe of Linden's response to a growing Chassidic community

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 5d ago

Social Media 2025 & 2001, two maps that illustrate the political realignment.

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 4d ago

Ocean County Lakewood Vaad endorses Cory Booker, Chris Smith in November election

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 5d ago

Social Media Stop The South Brunswick Data Center ~ Climate Revolution NJ

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 5d ago

Discussion LeRoy Jones

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Just how much power and influence does this man have on the New Jersey Democratic party as chairman? What can be done to change the guard?


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 5d ago

Hunterdon County Community member argues book ban attempt is "tyranny" at local NJ school board meeting

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 6d ago

DHS admits to using Roxbury warehouse for ICE detention & training.

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 6d ago

News GOP siphoning money from Kean

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 6d ago

News Housing a key issue for NJ congressional candidates campaigning on affordability

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r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 6d ago

Opinion Call To Action | Scutari's S4609 Is Still Alive

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New Jersey’s strongest government watchdog is facing another potential threat - please consider lending your voice in stopping S4609 before it advances this Thursday.


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 6d ago

New Jersey — 2026 Midterm Voting Guide: Registration, Early Voting & Election Day!

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Hey r/New_Jersey_Politics!

The November 3 midterms are coming up — make a plan to vote!

Not sure if you're registered? It only takes a moment to check!

1. Check Your Status

Important: New Jersey's voter registration deadline (October 13) has now passed.

2. Voting in Person — Dates, Locations & ID

Early voting: October 24 – November 1

  • Monday–Saturday: 10 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM

You can vote early at any designated early-voting location in your county!

Find early-voting locations: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 6 AM–8 PM.

Polling locations can change, so verify yours ahead of time!

Find your polling place: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml

Do you need ID to vote? Most NJ voters don't! Some first-time voters may need a photo ID or document showing their name and address. If you don't have the required ID, ask for a provisional ballot and submit your ID to your county election official by November 5.

3. Voting by Mail

  • Request a mailed ballot: Application must be received by October 27, or apply in person at your County Clerk's office by November 2 at 3 PM.
  • Return by mail: Postmarked by November 3, 8 PM, and received by November 9.
  • Drop off: At an authorized ballot drop box in your county or your county Board of Elections by November 3, 8 PM.

Find ballot drop boxes in your county: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-secure-drop-boxes.shtml

Don't return mail ballots to polling places!

4. Questions or Problems?

Contact your county election office or call 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837).

Official NJ election information: https://vote.nj.gov/

Your vote is your voice! Voting is one of the most important ways to have a say in the issues that affect your community and your future.

Make a plan, get out there, and cast your vote!

Please share this guide with friends, family, or anyone who might find it helpful!

See you at the polls!

Prepared by u/How2Vote | Last checked October 15, 2026 | Nonpartisan voter information


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 7d ago

The hypocracy of Tom Kean, Jr

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He places ads about his opponent getting rich while he's worth more than 10 million dollars. Also another ad with a woman saying how his opponent, Rebecca Bennett, has blocked her daughter's crucial medical care without stating what the girl's medical condition is. I find anything that he says or does to be perfidity of the Nth degree. He's a prime reason why I have lost any respect for Republicans.


r/New_Jersey_Politics • • 7d ago

News Tennille McCoy accused of creating toxic workplace, mistreating staff and violating ethics rules

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