Tom Kean Jr. Hosts Special Needs Advocate at SOTU

February 25, 2026

In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Kean Jr. hosted special needs advocate Sherry Nelson for the President’s State of the Union address last night. 

Sherry is a mom to two sons with autism and a tireless fighter for the special needs community. From ensuring schools have the resources needed to support special needs students to expanding community programs for special needs adults, Sherry Nelson has worked to empower all New Jerseyans. 

“Congressman Tom Kean Jr’s guest at last night’s State of the Union address exemplifies his mission in Washington: To uplift New Jerseyans from all walks of life. Kean is a fighter for New Jerseyans, and voters can’t wait to send him back to Congress in November.” -NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole