Thomas Kean

U.S. Representative, New Jersey 7th District

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Tom Kean Jr. has represented New Jersey's 7th District (west-central New Jersey exurbs) since 2023, unseating Tom Malinowski in 2022. The son and namesake of former Gov. Tom Kean and a former longtime state senator and Republican leader, he came to Congress after two prior House attempts and is considered one of the more moderate Republicans in the delegation.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Son of a former governor who unseated Rep. Tom Malinowski 51.4%-48.6% in 2022

Kean Jr., son of former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean, defeated Democratic incumbent Tom Malinowski 51.4%-48.6% in 2022 after redistricting made the 7th District more Republican, and won re-election in 2024 against Sue Altman.

Verified Facts: 2022 margin and redistricting context documented by the New Jersey Globe (citing NYT); 2024 win documented by the New Jersey Globe.

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T2New Jersey Globe — Tom Kean Jr. defeats Sue Altman in N.J.'s marquee congressional race· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2New York Times — 2022 NJ-7 results· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Jan 3, 2023· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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