John Kean
Senator for New Jersey · Republican
Born 1852 · Died 1914
John Kean, on the record
4 terms
| Chamber | Represents | Party | Term dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | New Jersey | Republican | December 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911 |
| Senate | New Jersey | Republican | December 4, 1899 – March 3, 1905 |
| House | New Jersey · District 3 | Republican | December 5, 1887 – March 3, 1889 |
| House | New Jersey · District 3 | Republican | December 3, 1883 – March 3, 1885 |
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· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2026 cycle, coverage through September 30, 2026: total receipts $0.00, total disbursements $24,066.00, cash on hand at close of period $384.51, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2024 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2024: total receipts $15,100.00, total disbursements $33.00, cash on hand at close of period $24,450.51, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2022 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2022: total receipts $7,500.00, total disbursements $166.00, cash on hand at close of period $9,383.51, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2020 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2020: total receipts $1,500.00, total disbursements $541.00, cash on hand at close of period $2,049.51, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2018 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2018: total receipts $0.00, total disbursements $27.00, cash on hand at close of period $1,090.00, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2016 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2016: total receipts $1,000.35, total disbursements $2,941.00, cash on hand at close of period $1,118.00, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2014 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2014: total receipts $8,903.19, total disbursements $8,854.00, cash on hand at close of period $3,060.00, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2012 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2012: total receipts $1,005.67, total disbursements $1,460.00, cash on hand at close of period $3,011.00, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2010 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2010: total receipts $18,511.16, total disbursements $16,057.00, cash on hand at close of period $3,465.00, as reported to the FEC
· Campaign finance (FEC)
FEC financial summary for candidate ID S6NJ00271, 2008 cycle, coverage through December 31, 2008: total receipts $56,105.00, total disbursements $169,975.00, cash on hand at close of period $1,011.00, as reported to the FEC
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