Thomas Kean

Republican Representative of New Jersey's 7th district

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@CongressmanKean

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September 5, 1968 (56 years old)

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Served as the U.S. representative from New Jersey’s 7th congressional district starting in 2023.
Represented New Jersey’s 21st legislative district in the New Jersey Senate from 2003 to 2022, including a term as minority leader from 2008 to 2022.
Was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001 to 2003.
Ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2006 and for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district in 2020 before winning the seat in 2022.
Described as having a moderate voting record in Congress.
Comes from a prominent political family with a history of public service, including a father who served as the governor of New Jersey and ancestors who held various significant political roles.
Graduated from Dartmouth College and holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
Worked as an aide to a congressman and a special assistant at the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the George H. W. Bush administration.
Has been involved in volunteer firefighting and emergency medical services.
Advocated for ethics reform in New Jersey government, including sponsoring legislation banning pay-to-play practices.
Received recognition for his service to state government and advocacy on behalf of children’s health issues.
Joined the Republican Main Street Partnership and the Problem Solvers Caucus, indicating a commitment to bipartisan cooperation.
Married with two daughters and is an Episcopalian.