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===2022 run===

===2022 run===

In early July 2021, Kean announced his bid to seek a rematch against Malinowski in the [[2022 midterms]].<ref>Wildstein, David (July 1, 2021). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kean-22/ Kean will run for Congress in 2022 in rematch against Malinowski]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref> He was added by the National Republican Congressional Committee to the "Young Guns" list in November, and said on the matter:<ref>Wildstein, David (November 8, 2021). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/nrcc-elevates-kean-to-young-guns-list/ NRCC elevates Kean to Young Guns list]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref>

In early July 2021, Kean announced his bid to seek a rematch against Malinowski in the [[2022 midterms]].<ref>Wildstein, David (July 1, 2021). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kean-22/ Kean will run for Congress in 2022 in rematch against Malinowski]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref> He has received the backing of [[Kevin McCarthy]], the current House Minority Leader.<ref>Stiles, Charles (July 9, 2021). [https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/charles-stile/2021/07/09/tom-kean-jr-donald-trump-kevin-mccarthy-jack-ciattarelli-campaign-movers-shakers/7904341002/ Kevin McCarthy brings money, Trump ties to Tom Kean Jr. campaign]. ''northjersey.com''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref>

 

Kean was added by the National Republican Congressional Committee to the "Young Guns" list in November, and said on the matter:<ref>Wildstein, David (November 8, 2021). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/nrcc-elevates-kean-to-young-guns-list/ NRCC elevates Kean to Young Guns list]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved November 27, 2021.</ref>

{{cquote|I am running for Congress to be a leader in stabilizing affordability, inspiring economic growth and building infrastructure in North Jersey. Thank you to Leader McCarthy and the NRCC for believing in that mission.  New Jersey deserves a Congressman who will serve with integrity and always put their best interests first.  We will defeat Tom Malinowski.|||Kean, November 2021}}

{{cquote|I am running for Congress to be a leader in stabilizing affordability, inspiring economic growth and building infrastructure in North Jersey. Thank you to Leader McCarthy and the NRCC for believing in that mission.  New Jersey deserves a Congressman who will serve with integrity and always put their best interests first.  We will defeat Tom Malinowski.|||Kean, November 2021}}