The Associated Press reports: New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez. Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat and former chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, was sworn in on Monday and will serve in office for about two months until the November election. Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican hotelier …
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NJ Gov To Appoint Aide To Menendez’s Senate Seat
Axios reports: George Helmy, former chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, is expected to be appointed as the state’s next U.S. senator, Axios has learned. Helmy will serve in a caretaker role until 2025, when the winner of the November general election for the seat will take over. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will officially resign from the …
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