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The 2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of New Jersey. Democratic congressman Andy Kim and Republican real estate developer Curtis Bashaw are seeking their first term in office. The winner will succeed Democratic interim appointee George Helmy, who is serving as a caretaker for Democrat Bob Menendez's third term. The winner will assume office in late November after the election is certified, in order to give an advantage in seniority.[1][2]
Menendez, who had represented New Jersey in the Senate since 2006, began to face an uncertain political future after he was indicted for federal corruption charges in 2023, his second such indictment.[3] Amid questions over whether Menendez would seek a fourth term, a contentious Democratic primary took place between Kim and First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy that was marked by allegations of nepotism and party favoritism towards Murphy. In March, Menendez announced he would not seek the Democratic nomination and Murphy withdrew from the race, leaving Kim as the only major Democratic candidate.[4][5] Menendez filed to run as an independent ahead of the June primaries, but after being convicted of federal corruption the following month, he ended his candidacy and resigned from the Senate.[6][7][8]
In the June 4 primary, Kim won the Democratic nomination with 75% of the vote. Bashaw won the Republican nomination with 45% of the vote, defeating Mendham Borough Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner, who was endorsed by former president Donald Trump and his allies. If elected, Kim would be the first person of Korean descent in the Senate, as well as the first Asian American to represent New Jersey in the Senate. Bashaw, if elected, would be the first openly LGBT male and Republican senator in United States history, as well as the first openly LGBT senator from New Jersey. Republicans have not won a Senate election in New Jersey since 1972.[a]
- ^ Vazquez, Maegan (July 25, 2024). "Who could replace Sen. Bob Menendez of N.J. after his resignation?". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Friedman, Matt; Han, Daniel (August 14, 2024). "New Jersey governor to name former aide the caretaker for Bob Menendez's Senate seat". Politico. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Weiser, Benjamin; Tully, Tracey; Rashbaum, William (September 22, 2023). "Menendez Accused of Brazen Bribery Plot, Taking Cash and Gold". The New York Times. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ McCarthy, Mia (March 21, 2024). "Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez declines reelection as Democrat, may run as independent". Politico. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "NJ first lady Tammy Murphy ends Senate campaign, paving way for Andy Kim". Politico. March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Luc (July 16, 2024). "US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial, cementing political downfall". Reuters. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Sen. Bob Menendez ends independent run days before he's set to resign - POLITICO". Politico. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Han, Daniel; Rivard, Ry (July 23, 2024). "Sen. Bob Menendez to resign next month following corruption conviction". Politico.
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