Punchbowl News: “Several sources tell us that George Helmy, the former chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, is a top candidate to fill the Garden State’s soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat.”
“Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced he would resign Aug. 20 following his conviction on 16 federal bribery and corruption counts. Whoever is appointed to replace Menendez will serve until January. Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) is favored to win the race to succeed Menendez.”


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