Thomas Howard Kean Sr. is an American statesman and academic administrator who served as the 48th governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly and was chair of the 9/11 Commission from 2002 to 2004.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Born
1935-04-21, New York City
Education
Princeton University, Columbia University, St. Mark's School, Teachers College, Potomac School, St. Albans School
Prior Occupations
politician, academic administrator, teacher, governor
Positions Held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Governor of New Jersey, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly
Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
New Jersey
Status
Current member
In office since
2023
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