Tom Kean Jr., the Republican incumbent in New Jersey’s competitive 7th District, returned to Congress in late June 2026 after a four-month medical absence tied to depression treatment and has since resumed full legislative and campaign duties. He participated in a September 2026 debate against Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett, endorsed by President Trump for a third term, and faces no reported health setbacks or party pressure to step aside ahead of the November election. With his current term running through January 2027 and no announcements of resignation, expulsion proceedings, or other early exit triggers, trader consensus at 85% against an early departure reflects the absence of any structural or personal developments that would force a vacancy before the scheduled end.