Lawmakers Running For Reelection Despite Being Out Of Sight For Weeks

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Democratic Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson and Republican New Jersey Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. are seeking reelection despite being absent for weeks. Wilson, 83, missed over 40 consecutive votes for about a month and missed…

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