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  Kean, Jr., Thomas H.
CANDIDATE DETAILS
AffiliationRepublican  
<-  2023-01-03  
 
NameThomas H. Kean, Jr.
Address215 Linden Ave.
Westfield, New Jersey 07090, United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
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Born September 05, 1968 (55 years)
ContributorClassical Liberal
Last ModifedNCdem
Nov 14, 2023 10:25am
Tags Married - Episcopalian -
InfoAt the core of Tom Kean is the noble ambition that through public service and the determination to turn ideas into action, one person can make a lasting difference.

Tom's call to public service has been inspired by the proud heritage of the Kean family. The grandson of former U.S. Representative Robert Winthrop Kean and son of former Governor Thomas H. Kean Sr., Tom is continuing a legacy of dedicated public service to New Jersey.

Tom has answered the call to public service many times in his life, serving as both a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician, and now a recognized leader in the New Jersey State Senate.

His career in the New Jersey Legislature began in the General Assembly where he quickly developed a reputation as a leader on ethics reform. Overall, Tom has staked out a legislative career that can be described as thoughtful yet determined in its approach to solving the problems facing New Jersey. Tom currently serves on the Senate Higher Education, Senate Commerce and Legislative Oversight committees. He is also the Senate appointee to the New Jersey Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Israel Commission and the New Jersey Amistad Commission.

Tom's colleagues have continuously recognized his leadership abilities and have on several occasions elected him to leadership posts. In the Assembly, Tom was the Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee and served as Vice Chairman for the State Government Committee. In 2004, Tom was unanimously elected as Senate Minority Whip. He has served as the Senate Minority Leader since 2008.

Tom's work in the Legislature has also been recognized by several organizations both in New Jersey and across the country. Recently, Tom was one of only twenty-four elected officials from across the United States to be chosen as a distinguished Aspen Rodel Fellow in Public Service. In 2002, Tom was named one of forty state leaders from the entire nation to be recognized as a Toll Fellow by the Council of State Governments for high achievement and service to state government.

In 2005, the New Jersey Conference of Mayors named Tom as a Legislative Leader. He has also received, for the second year in a row, the Amerigroup Foundation's Champion for Children award for his advocacy on behalf of children's health issues. Tom also has been named Legislator of the Year by the Fireman's Benevolent Association and has received a 100% voting record with the National Federation of Independent Business.

Tom is a graduate of Dartmouth College where he earned his degree in history. He is currently completing his doctoral dissertation in international relations at Tuft's University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where he also received his M.A.L.D. and was employed as a Graduate School instructor.

Tom lives in Westfield with his wife Rhonda and their two daughters.

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JOB APPROVAL POLLS
DateFirmApproveDisapproveDon't Know
01/16/2024-01/17/2024 Public Policy Polling 23.00% ( 0.0) 29.00% ( 0.0) 48.00% ( 0.0)
04/07/2006-04/09/2006 Strategic Vision (R) 23.00% ( 0.0) 11.00% ( 0.0) 66.00% ( 0.0)
FAVORABILITY POLLS
DateFirmFavorableUnfavorableDon't Know
08/11/2006-08/13/2006 Strategic Vision (R) 36.00% ( 0.0) 21.00% ( 0.0) 43.00% ( 0.0)

BOOKS
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EVENTS
Start Date End Date Type Title Contributor

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jul 14, 2021 06:00pm News Kean launches rematch against Malinowski  Article WSNJ 
Dec 09, 2020 02:15pm News Kean will decide whether to run for State Senate or Congress over holidays  Article WSNJ 
Oct 14, 2019 12:25pm News Kean hasn’t decided if he’ll keep leadership role next year  Article WSNJ 
Mar 21, 2006 01:00pm Event Cheney at Fund-Raiser, but Not With the Candidate  Article RP 
Sep 28, 2003 12:00am Commentary Kean Jr. on a mission for reform  Article *crickets chirp* 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 3.00000 Average

FAMILY
Father Thomas H. Kean, Sr. 1935-
Grandfather Robert W. Kean 1893-1980
Great-Grandfather Hamilton F. Kean 1862-1941

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  06/04/2024 NJ District 07 - R Primary ???
  11/08/2022 NJ District 07 Won 51.40% (+2.80%)
  06/07/2022 NJ District 07 - R Primary Won 45.62% (+22.03%)
  11/15/2020 New Jersey Redistricting Commission Won 10.00% (+0.00%)
  11/03/2020 NJ District 07 Lost 49.39% (-1.22%)
  07/07/2020 NJ District 07 - R Primary Won 79.39% (+68.64%)
  01/14/2020 NJ Senate Higher Education Committee Won 25.00% (+0.00%)
  11/07/2019 NJ Senate Minority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/09/2018 Legislative Oversight Committee Won 12.50% (+0.00%)
  01/09/2018 NJ Senate Higher Education Committee Won 25.00% (+0.00%)
  01/09/2018 NJ Senate Minority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2017 NJ State Senate 21 Won 54.70% (+9.40%)
  11/05/2015 NJ Senate Minority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/2013 NJ Senate Minority Leader Won 62.50% (+25.00%)
  11/05/2013 NJ State Senate 21 Won 69.61% (+39.23%)
  11/10/2011 NJ Senate Minority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/2011 NJ State Senate 21 Won 67.52% (+35.03%)
  11/08/2009 NJ State Senate Minority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/20/2007 NJ State Senate Minority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2007 NJ State Senate 21 Won 59.72% (+19.45%)
  06/05/2007 NJ State Senate 21 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2006 NJ US Senate Lost 44.34% (-9.03%)
  06/06/2006 NJ US Senate - R Primary Won 75.63% (+51.26%)
  01/03/2006 NJ State Senate Minority Whip Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/13/2004 NJ State Senate Minority Whip Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2003 NJ State Senate 21 Won 67.37% (+36.96%)
  06/03/2003 NJ State Senate 21 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/15/2003 NJ State Senate 21 - Appointment Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2001 NJ General Assembly 21 Won 31.80% (+3.43%)
  06/26/2001 NJ General Assembly 21 - R Primary Won 52.54% (+5.08%)
  06/03/2000 NJ District 7 - R Primary Lost 27.79% (-12.80%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  06/08/2021 NJ State Senate 21 - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  06/08/2021 NJ Governor - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-49.46%)
  07/07/2020 NJ District 11 - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  06/03/2014 NJ US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-29.41%)
ENDORSEMENTS
NJ US Senate - R Primary - Jun 04, 2024 R Christine Serrano Glassner
US House Majority Whip - Nov 15, 2022 R Tom Emmer
NJ State Senate 08 - R Primary - Jun 08, 2021 R Jean E. Stanfield
NJ Republican Party Chair - Dec 15, 2020 R Bob Hugin
NJ Question 1 (Marijuana Legalization) - Nov 03, 2020 NO No
NJ US President - R Primary - Jun 07, 2016 R Chris Christie
NJ Governor - R Primary - Jun 02, 2009 R Chris Christie
NJ District 07 - R Primary - Jun 03, 2008 R Leonard Lance
NJ US President - R Primary - Feb 05, 2008 R Rudy Giuliani
NJ General Assembly 40 - R Primary - Jun 05, 2007 R David C. Russo
NJ General Assembly 40 - R Primary - Jun 05, 2007 R Scott Rumana
NJ State Senate 40 - R Primary - Jun 05, 2007 R Kevin J. O'Toole
CT US Senate - Nov 07, 2006 I Joseph I. "Joe" Lieberman
Supreme Court - Associate Justice - Jan 31, 2006 R Samuel A. Alito Jr.
NJ Governor - R Primary - Jun 07, 2005 R Douglas R. "Doug" Forrester
NJ Supreme Court Chief Justice - Jun 16, 2003 NPA Reject
NJ Governor - R Primary - Jun 26, 2001 R Robert "Bob" Franks
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