Sean T. Kean (born May 21, 1963) is an American Republican Party politician, who has represented the 30th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly since being sworn into office on January 10, 2012.
Kean was born in Montclair, grew up in Deal and attended Red Bank Catholic High School.
[7][8] Kean formerly wrote a column titled "Legislative Matters" in The Coast Star, a weekly local newspaper in Monmouth County.
His column typically contains news from the statehouse in Trenton, opinions on issues facing his district, and criticism of the state's Democratic Party.
[9] Kean first took his seat in the Assembly on October 28, 2002, following his selection by the District 11 Republican County Committee members to fill the vacancy created by the death of Assemblyman Thomas S. Smith.
Kean sought election to the seat and defeated former professional football player and Assemblyman John Villapiano 63%-37%.