Rep. Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in his N.J. district, where voters are split on his mysterious absence

Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s colleagues in Washington and constituents in New Jersey all seem to be asking the same question: Where is the congressman?

WESTFIELD, N.J. — Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s colleagues in Washington and constituents in New Jersey all seem to be asking the same question: Where is the congressman and when will he return?

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Kean, 57, hasn’t voted in the Capitol in almost three months due to what his office has described as a “personal medical issue.” His office has not offered more information but insists he’ll recover fully and return to work “soon.”

Kean also hasn’t been seen publicly here, in his district, or even appeared in any video statements since he last voted March 5. And he canceled a planned appearance at a local chamber of commerce event that was to take place next week, raising intense speculation about his mysterious absence.