Thomas
H. Kean Jr.

1. Economy & jobs Supports pro-growth, small-business, low-regulation policies +

2. Housing Introduced housing affordability and renter relief legislation +

3. Health care Supports affordable, patient-centered healthcare with lower drug costs +

4. Immigration Supports border security with compassion for childhood arrivals +

5. Education Supports reduced federal role and expanded local control in education +

6. Climate & energy Supports 'all-of-the-above' domestic energy strategy +

7. Crime & public safety Strongly supports funding and resources for law enforcement +

8. Taxes & budget Championed SALT deduction restoration for New Jersey families +

9. Guns Bucked GOP to oppose blocking ATF pistol-brace regulation +

10. Democracy & elections Calls for stricter voter-roll integrity measures +

11. Foreign policy & defense Supports strong U.S. military posture and action against Iran +

1. Oct 11
   news

   USA Today reports Kean's four-month absence may not be the decisive factor if he loses re-election

   A USA Today analysis found that while Kean's nearly four-month medical absence for depression treatment has drawn criticism and attack ads, broader political factors such as the Trump political environment may be more determinative of the NJ-7 race outcome.

   ↳ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. might lose, but not because of four-month absence · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 10
   endorsement

   House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for Kean in NJ; Trump has endorsed Kean

   House Speaker Mike Johnson visited New Jersey twice in recent months to campaign for Kean. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries separately appeared at a Linden church for Bennett. NJ.com also reported that Trump had endorsed Kean.

   ↳ Fierce congressional race draws two of the nation's highest ranking congressmen to N.J. · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 7
   news

   Kean announces $1 million for Hopatcong lead service line replacements

   Kean announced $1 million in federal funding for the replacement of lead service lines in Hopatcong, New Jersey.

   ↳ Press Release: Tom Kean Jr. Announces $1 Million for Hopatcong Lead Service Line Replacements | Stock News · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 6
   news

   Kean announces $1.25 million federal funding for Sparta water infrastructure upgrades

   Kean announced $1.25 million in federal funding for water infrastructure upgrades in Sparta, New Jersey.

   ↳ Tom Kean Jr. Announces $1.25 Million for Sparta Water ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 6
   endorsement

   National Troopers Coalition endorses Kean in NJ-7, representing roughly 44,000 officers

   The National Troopers Coalition, representing approximately 44,000 state troopers and highway-patrol officers, endorsed Kean, adding another law-enforcement endorsement to his campaign.

   ↳ National Troopers Coalition endorses Kean in NJ-7 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 5
   news

   Bennett raises towering $4 million in Q3, putting financial pressure on Kean in NJ-7

   Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett raised $4 million in Q3, according to a New Jersey Globe report, significantly amplifying financial competition in the NJ-7 race. Kean's Q3 figures had not been released as of the reporting available.

   ↳ Bennett raises a towering $4 million in Q3 in race to oust ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 3
   news

   NY Daily News examines whether Kean or Trump is to blame if Kean loses his House seat

   A NY Daily News analysis explored the political vulnerabilities facing Kean, questioning whether any potential loss would be attributable to Kean's own record—including his medical absence—or to the broader political drag from Donald Trump.

   ↳ Is NJ Republican Tom Kean Jr. to blame if he loses his seat in Congress, or Donald Trump? · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Oct 1
   filing

   Kean and colleagues introduce bill to expand fentanyl testing and overdose reversal funding

   Kean and colleagues introduced legislation aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis by expanding fentanyl testing and overdose reversal funding, according to a press release from his office.

   ↳ Kean, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Fentanyl Crisis · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 30
   filing

   Kean and House colleagues introduce HELP STATES Act to strengthen Medicaid fraud enforcement

   Kean and colleagues introduced the HELP STATES Act, which would allow states to retain and reinvest a portion of recovered Medicaid overpayments in fraud prevention and enforcement.

   ↳ Kean, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Medicaid · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 27
    debate

    Kean and Bennett clash on Iran, Trump agenda, AI, and medical absence in lone NJ-7 debate

    Kean and Bennett met in a 90-minute debate in Rahway hosted by the New Jersey Globe and Rider University. Topics included the Iran conflict, Trump's tax-and-spending law, Israel, affordability, and AI regulation. Kean declared he would challenge anyone in his way 'including this president' and defended his medical absence, saying it was a medical emergency handled transparently.

    ↳ Kean, Bennett clash on Iran, Trump agenda in lone NJ-7 ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 24
    filing

    Kean introduces AI Emergency Button Act requiring human shutdown capability for advanced AI systems

    Kean introduced the AI Emergency Button Act, which would require AI developers to provide a technical means for a human operator to shut down an advanced AI system. This is a legislative proposal, not an enacted law.

    ↳ Kean Introduces AI Kill Switch Legislation | Congressman ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 23
    filing

    Kean introduces Lowering Commuting Costs Act to create federal tax deduction for commuting expenses

    Kean joined Reps. Laura Gillen and Jefferson Van Drew in introducing the Lowering Commuting Costs Act, which would create a federal income-tax deduction of up to $340/month for individuals and $680 for joint filers for personal commuting costs including gas, transit, and tolls.

    ↳ Kean, Gillen, Van Drew Introduce Legislation to Reduce ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Sep 8
    poll

    InsiderNJ/StimSight poll conducted showing Bennett leading Kean 47%-42% in NJ-7

    A poll conducted September 8–12 among 498 likely voters showed Democrat Rebecca Bennett ahead of incumbent Kean 47% to 42%, within the 4.7-point margin of error. Results were reported on September 15.

    ↳ One candidate pulls ahead in Kean-Bennett battle for N.J.'s 7th district, new poll shows · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
14. Jul 15
    filing

    Kean Q2 FEC filing shows $3.6M cash on hand and over $4.9M in cycle fundraising

    Kean's campaign committee filed its Q2 report showing $350,557 in receipts for the period, $107,042 in disbursements, and $3,634,205 cash on hand as of June 30. New Jersey Globe reported his total cycle fundraising exceeded $4.9 million as of mid-year.

    ↳ Bennett raises a towering $4 million in Q3 in race to oust ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
15. Jun 30
    news

    Kean returns to Congress after nearly four-month medical absence for depression treatment

    Thomas H. Kean Jr. returned to Congress on June 30 after an absence of nearly four months during which he missed votes. He later revealed he had been hospitalized for treatment of depression.

    ↳ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. might lose, but not because of four-month absence · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House official
  Johnson lists Kean (NJ-07) among his endorsed incumbents; no specific endorsement date given on his page. mikejohnsonforlouisiana.com
• Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren County Republican Organizations organization
  New Jersey's official primary-candidate list recorded Kean as endorsed by these county Republican organizations. nj.gov
• National Troopers Coalition union
  Endorsed Kean, citing candidates' commitment to public safety and law-enforcement officers. newjerseyglobe.com · Oct 6, 2026
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) / NFIB FedPAC organization
  Endorsed Kean along with two other New Jersey Republican representatives. newjerseyglobe.com · Sep 29, 2026
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
  Endorsed Kean for reelection; the Chamber noted it was the fourth congressional campaign in which it had backed him. newjerseyglobe.com · Sep 24, 2026
• Donald Trump, U.S. President official
  Trump renewed his endorsement on June 1, 2026, posting 'Tom Kean has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' He had also endorsed Kean on May 8, 2025. abcnews.com · Jun 1, 2026

Raised

$4.89M

Spent

$1.31M

Cash on hand

$3.63M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0NJ07261(opens in a new tab)