Republican Thomas Kean Jr. wins reelection to US House in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District

Tom Kean Jr. was seeking a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

News 12 Staff

Nov 6, 2024, 4:22 AM

Updated 26 days ago

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Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing New Jersey on Wednesday, defeating Democrat Sue Altman.
The first-term congressman served as minority leader in the New Jersey Senate for over a decade before waging a challenge against Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski in 2022.
Kean is the son, grandson and great-grandson of former New Jersey elected officials.
Altman is a former leader of the state’s progressive Working Families Alliance.
The Associated Press wire services contributed to this report.