Thomas Kean Jr. Seeks 3rd Term After Missing 99 House Votes

6 articles · Updated · New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics · May 21

Thomas Kean Jr., 57, said he will run for a third House term and expects a full recovery from the health issue that has kept him out since March.
The New Jersey Republican said doctors see no long-term or cognitive effects, and he expects to resume voting and return to the campaign trail within the next couple of weeks.
Kean has missed 99 roll-call votes since the week of March 16, with his last vote cast on March 5 before a House recess; this was his first public statement since April 24.
His return matters beyond his health: New Jersey's 7th District is among the nation's most competitive House seats and could help decide chamber control next year.

Does a representative's physical presence in Washington still matter if they can secure millions for their district while away?

When a leader's health is in question, where is the line between public transparency and a right to privacy?