2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey explained

Election Name:2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:yes
Previous Election:2018 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2030 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Next Year:2030
Election Date:November 5, 2024
Image1:Andy Kim, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Andy Kim
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Curtis Bashaw
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
U.S. senator
Before Election:George Helmy
Before Party:Democratic

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 the last four months of Democrat Bob Menendez's third term.[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 senator from New Jersey.

Democratic primary

Background

In 2023, incumbent three-term Democrat Bob Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges that he aided and provided sensitive information to the Egyptian government.[9] [10] Menendez was previously indicted on federal corruption charges in 2015 for bribery, fraud, and making false statements;[11] the charges were dropped in 2018 after the jury was unable to reach a verdict and he was re-elected to a third term the same year.[12] [13] Amid calls from several prominent Democrats to resign, Menendez did not seek the Democratic nomination, but filed to run for re-election as an independent.[14] [15] Menendez was found guilty of federal corruption in July.[6]

Following Menendez's 2023 indictment, two prominent Democrats announced their Senate candidacy: U.S. Representative Andy Kim and First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy.[16] The primary between Murphy and Kim was seen as competitive, as even though Kim led comfortably in polls, Murphy had received significant party support and the county line endorsements in many heavily populated counties along with endorsements from many county party chairs and from New Jersey Democratic Party chair LeRoy J. Jones Jr. Kim, however, had received support from many national and progressive Democrats such as Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, the College Democrats of America, and the College Democrats of New Jersey. Murphy announced her withdrawal from the race on March 24, citing poor polling.[17]

Allegations of nepotism

Murphy's candidacy had given rise to allegations of cronyism and nepotism due to her being the wife of incumbent Governor Phil Murphy. Critics argued that since her husband is the head of the New Jersey Democratic Party, it would have ensured her victory.[18] These accusations grew after she entered into the race as the chairs of the Hudson, Camden, Bergen, Somerset, Essex, and Middlesex county Democratic organizations endorsed Murphy; these represent 40% of Democratic voters in New Jersey. Candidates in New Jersey who receive the endorsement of county chairs are often placed in a premier position of the primary election ballot, bracketed with other endorsed candidates, called the "party" or "county line." Candidates who are "on the line" typically win the June primary.[19]

Murphy had responded to questions about her qualification for office due to not having been elected to office before and her previously being a registered Republican as being sexist, saying: "I'm not sure a male would be asked this question."[20] At a candidate forum at the County College of Morris in January 2024, Murphy was asked to address the "elephant in the room" about her perceived advantage as the wife of Governor Phil Murphy. She replied that she was "honored and thrilled" to receive endorsements from New Jersey Democrats, who endorsed her "not because my husband asked them, but because I asked them. They know me."[21] She promised to "earn every vote" and to listen to "not only the people who are with me, but both sides, and not just seeing through one lens". A number of members of Congress who had endorsed her have also said they endorsed her over Kim because she asked, and because of her work for women's health, children, and seniors.[22]

Endorsement controversies

On December 24, 2023, Mountainside Democratic Municipal Chair and former NOW-NJ President Anjali Mehrotra announced that she would support Kim. However, she later retracted this statement, deciding to back Murphy's campaign and criticize Kim's candidacy.[23]

On January 10, 2024, the College Democrats of New Jersey (CDNJ) in conjunction with the College Democrats of America (CDA) endorsed Kim. Four days later, it was revealed that, before the CDNJ announced their endorsement of Kim, they received a call from a college student who serves as the Youth Coordinator for the state party. In the call, the staffer asked the CDNJ to cancel the group's endorsement of Kim, expressing concerns over CDNJ members' future job prospects and funding.[24]

The staffer would later say that while Murphy's campaign had not asked her to pressure the group on their behalf, but had wanted "to do something to prevent the endorsement." Murphy's campaign responded, saying the staffer's comments were "totally and completely inappropriate, and they in no way represent this campaign or what we stand for," and adding that the staffer had no connection to Murphy's campaign.[25] The Murphy campaign also said that all of the students involved in this "unfortunate situation" should be afforded the "grace, allowance and forgiveness that we all deserve at that age." Tammy Murphy, meanwhile, called the College Democrats of New Jersey's vice president to apologize.[26] Kim responded on X (Twitter) saying in part, "This is why people lose faith in democracy and our system.[27] On January 17, the CDA called on the national Democratic National Committee to open an investigation into what happened between the state party and Murphy's campaign, while reaffirming their support for Kim saying: "We will not be intimidated or silenced by those who seek to undermine our values and our vision for a more just and equitable world."[28]

On February 5, 2024, the Murphy campaign unveiled a large list of endorsements from Monmouth County Democratic officials.[29] However, later that day, multiple people whose names were on the list denied ever having endorsed her, with many still claiming that they were neutral in the race.[30] Despite his neutrality the day before, Bradley Beach Democratic Municipal Chair Steve Lozowick changed course again on February 6, announcing his support for Murphy.[31]

On March 16, 2024, Murphy was endorsed by the Camden County Democratic Committee, having already received the support of powerbroker George Norcross. However, at the committee meeting (which was largely just a formality due to the county's lack of an open convention), candidate Patricia Campos-Medina was denied entry, being physically barred by multiple guards.[32] This incident led to a condemnation by Kim (who had also been denied access after requesting speaking time prior to the event), while Murphy stated that "You'll have to talk to Camden" when asked about the incident.[33] Murphy's response to the incident, along with other alleged concerns, led to Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop pulling his support for Murphy the following day and backing Kim, according to Fulop.[34]

On March 17, 2024, the Hoboken Democrats voted to endorse Kim for Senate.[35] Shortly after, chair Rachel Hodes resigned, stating that she has been receiving pressure since February by officials from both the Murphy and Menendez campaigns, as well as the Hudson County Democratic Organization, to change the Hoboken endorsement process as a way to prevent a Kim endorsement.[36]

County lines

Although the practice was recently enjoined by a federal judge in Kim v. Hanlon, New Jersey is alone among the 50 states in authorizing local officials to award a strongly favorable ballot position to favored candidates in a prominent column on the ballot called the "county line."[37] The county line on the ballot has come under heavy criticism during the Senate primary as an allegedly undemocratic result of political machine and political boss power in the state.[38]

Due to this unique preferential-ballot-placement "county line" system in New Jersey, some NJ county parties hold conventions to decide which candidate gains the sought-after county-endorsed ballot position in the June primary, while other counties issue the line by private leadership fiat.[39] The first in the state convention in Monmouth County is often considered a bellwether for other conventions throughout the state, and has been called the "Iowa caucus of the New Jersey Senate race." On February 10, 2024, Kim won the convention in what some described as an upset victory, where it was assumed Murphy would perform better, especially in her home county.[40]

Uniquely among the states, New Jersey law authorizes a county chair of the county political party to make their own sole decision as an individual as to whom to award the line.[41] Nevertheless, excluding Sussex and Salem, which do not award a line but do provide an endorsement, processes vary by custom in each county as detailed in this collapsible table on the primary lines as awarded during county award season:[42] [43] [44] [45]

CountyDate of convention
(or private leadership decision)		Endorsement processVoting methodWinnerNumber of registered Democratic voters in county[46]
AtlanticMarch 17, 2024[47] Open conventionSecret ballotKim69,141
BergenMarch 4, 2024[48] Open conventionSecret ballotMurphy252,716
BurlingtonFebruary 25, 2024[49] Open conventionSecret ballotKim139,854
CamdenMarch 16, 2024 (date of leadership decision)[50] No convention; chair aloneNoneMurphy180,907
Cape MayMarch 11, 2024[51] Open conventionSecret ballotNo endorsement awarded18,207
CumberlandMarch 21, 2024[52] Procedurally disputed between two factionsProcedurally disputed between two factionsNo endorsement awarded due to dispute32,004
EssexNo convention; chair aloneNoneMurphy295,958
GloucesterMarch 18, 2024 (date of leadership decision)[53] No convention; chair aloneNoneMurphy84,006
HudsonMarch 15, 2024 (date of formal announcement of leadership decision)[54] No convention; chair aloneNoneMurphy218,173
HunterdonFebruary 25, 2024[55] Open conventionSecret ballotKim30,200
MercerMarch 11, 2024[56] Open conventionSecret ballotKim117,705
MiddlesexMarch 14, 2024[57] Open convention that serves as a ratification of the chair's endorsement Public vote by show of hands with no count (ratification of chair's choice)Murphy240,691
MonmouthFebruary 18, 2024[58] Open conventionSecret ballotKim139,580
MorrisMarch 16, 2024[59] Open conventionSecret ballotKim116,586
OceanMarch 10, 2024[60] Open conventionSecret ballotKim97,815
PassaicFebruary 10, 2024 (date of leadership decision)[61] No convention; screening committee of the county chairman and municipal chairsNoneMurphy71,716
SalemMarch 23, 2024Open convention (for endorsement; no line in county)Secret ballotMurphy14,487
SomersetMarch 7, 2024[62] Open convention Public vote (by show of placards)Murphy90,417
SussexMarch 2, 2024 (date of endorsement but no county line is awarded)[63] Open convention (for endorsement; no line in county)Secret ballot (for endorsement; no line in county)Kim26,323
UnionMarch 2, 2024 (date of leadership decision)[64] No convention; each municipal chair gets one votePublic vote (of chairs) at an unannounced private meetingMurphy177,624
WarrenMarch 3, 2024[65] Open convention Secret ballotKim23,153
A professor and director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University opined to The Hill that a major distinction existed between the Murphy-as-victor county endorsements and the Kim-as-victor county endorsements. While Kim won almost all of the county endorsements chosen by a secret ballot at an open convention, Murphy did better in convention-free counties where a county chair decides individually who to back. Said the director: “I think their wins show this steep division where Kim has been winning all of the open conventions, and Tammy Murphy has been winning the conventions that have some sort of advisory panel or advisory vote or party boss at the helm."[66]

On February 12, 2024, it was revealed that prior to her loss at the Monmouth County Democratic Convention, Murphy was repeatedly offered a shared line that she could jointly run on with Kim, but she rejected it, believing that she had enough votes to secure the line for herself.[67] On February 15, it was reported that a similar deal was being proposed for Burlington County by state senator Troy Singleton, who was also attempting to avoid a convention fight between two candidates vying for Kim's House seat, state representatives Herb Conaway and Carol Murphy.[68] On February 18, after the first debate between Kim and Murphy, Kim said that he would not accept a shared line deal in Burlington unless Murphy was willing to share the line in every county. He also stated that the Murphys themselves were behind the push in Burlington for a shared line deal.[69] A third deal was attempted on February 25, by Hunterdon County Democratic Chair Arlene Quiñones Perez (recently appointed to the New Jersey Racing Commission by Murphy's husband)[70] where any candidate who received more than 30% of the Hunterdon County convention results would get the line, forcing Kim to share the line despite winning the vote, but this was defeated in a voice vote by the convention attendees.[55]

In Bergen County where Murphy won the county line, Kim supporters alleged that the county chair, Paul Juliano, who was recently placed with the governor's support in a $280,000-a-year New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority job, and the county leadership suppressed efforts to allow Kim to speak to delegates and stacked the committee unilaterally with bonus voting delegates loyal to the chair.[71] [72]

In Somerset County, where the county chair, Peg Schaffer, a recently added board member at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, had endorsed Murphy and where a whole-committee vote for the line was held on March 7, some committee members advocated for the usual show of hands or otherwise public vote to be replaced by a secret ballot at the line award in order to quell fears about retaliation.[73] At the Somerset convention, the county chair denied a motion for secret ballot as "out of order" and the vote was held by a show of hands. A Star-Ledger columnist who attended the Somerset convention sharply criticized it as undemocratic and preferentially structured in Murphy's favor, pointing out that the county chair had sent out an advertisement in the name of the county party in support of Murphy in advance, had refused to allow confidential ballots, and had sent out a letter pointedly reminding delegates of the "rewarding" state and county jobs that delegates had allegedly received with Murphy's help.[74]

In Cape May County, county chair Marie Blistan, the former president of the New Jersey Education Association, as well as the rest of the county Democratic officials, voted to not endorse in the race, thus creating an open primary within the county (the same choice was made for the concurrent primary for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district).[75]

In Middlesex County, the county chair, Kevin McCabe, who is a lobbyist before the Murphy Administration on matters of wind power, was nominated by Murphy's husband to the powerful board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and has the sole authority to award the line as he sees fit,[76] denied a floor motion for a secret ballot at the gathering to award the line despite alleged chanting for same by delegates (according to the Kim campaign, as reporters were barred from the event).[77] [44]

In Cumberland County, the Democratic party was split into two rivaling factions, one ran by county chair Kevin McCann (backing Murphy), and the other ran by anti-McCann committeemembers (backing Kim). Neither group made a formal endorsement, leaving no candidate to receive the line.[78]

After Murphy's withdrawal from the race, counties that awarded their lines to Murphy will have the option to award the line to Kim instead.[17] Kim was able to receive the line in 17 of the 19 counties that award a line, with Cumberland not awarding one due to their split organization and Kim rejecting the Camden line due to their presence as the opposing council in his lawsuit against the line.[79] [80]

County line federal lawsuit

On February 26, 2024, Kim filed a federal lawsuit, Kim v. Hanlon, in the District Court of New Jersey, aiming to redesign the primary ballot in New Jersey and claiming that the current preferential ballot placement is unconstitutional.[81] At the time of the filing, the Murphy campaign called the suit a "sad hypocritical stunt."[82]

On March 29, Judge Zahid Quraishi issued an injunction in the suit against the county line, directing clerks to instead print ballots with candidates organized by office in randomized order for the 2024 primary election.[83]

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

County Convention results

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Patricia Campos-Medina (D)$430,674$405,011$25,662
Larry Hamm (D)$25,362$11,424.35$13,937.65
Andy Kim (D)$7,868,353$3,941,232$4,089,654
Source: Federal Election Commission

Debates

A WNBC spokesman stated that Kim and Murphy will debate in person in May 2024 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to be broadcast state-wide.[103]

Kim and Murphy on Sunday, February 18, 2024, both participated in a live streamed event hosted by the New Jersey Globe, rather than an in-person debate.[104] Both candidates were invited to a previous debate on February 4; Kim accepted, but Murphy declined. As a result, Kim appeared before a panel of journalists alone to discuss his candidacy.[105]

A third debate was announced on April 30, 2024, to be hosted by WNYC, New Jersey Public Radio, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Salvation for Social Justice. Unlike the previous debates, Campos-Medina and Hamm were invited to participate. The debate is expected to be broadcast via WHYY-FM.[106] [107] [108]

Debates among candidates for the Democratic nomination for Senate in New Jersey
No. Date and time Host Moderator Link Participants
Campos-MedinaHammKimMenendezMurphy
1[109] February 18, 2024
8 pm EST		New Jersey Globe
On New Jersey
Rebovich Institute		Laura JonesYouTube
2May 2024NBC
Telemundo		TBDN/A
3May 13, 2024WNYC/NJPR
ACLU
League of Women Voters-NJ
Salvation for Social Justice		Michael HillYouTube

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Patricia
Larry
Hamm		Bob
Menendez		Andy
Kim		Tammy
Murphy		OtherUndecided
Emerson CollegeMarch 26–29, 2024408 (RV)± 4.8%6%5%–51%––38%
March 24, 2024Murphy withdraws from the race
March 21, 2024Menendez declines to run in Democratic primary
Braun Research/
Farleigh Dickinson University		January 21–28, 2024504 (LV)± 4.5%8%–9%32%20%–31%
Breakthrough CampaignsDecember 7–14, 20231,040 (LV)± 3.0%–4%6%45%22%6%15%
Public Policy Polling (D)November 13–14, 2023560 (LV)–––5%40%21%–34%
Public Policy Polling (D)October 3–4, 2023502 (LV)± 4.4%––5%42%19%–34%
502 (LV)± 4.4%––10%63%––28%
Data for Progress (D)September 29 – October 3, 2023551 (LV)± 4.4%––9%48%–3%40%

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

County Conventions

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Curtis Bashaw (R)$1,417,913$893,230$524,682
Justin Murphy (R)$9,938$10,301$0
Christine Seranno Glassner (R)$474,906$212,486$262,419
Source: Federal Election Commission[127]

Debates

Debates among candidates for the Republican nomination for Senate in New Jersey
No. Date and time Host Moderator Link Participants
BashawSerrano-
Glassner		Zdan
1[128] April 3, 2024
8 PM EST		New Jersey Globe
On New Jersey
Rebovich Institute		Laura JonesLink

Results

Third parties and independents

Candidates

Declared

Filed paperwork

Withdrawn

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Michael Estrada (I)$5,218.20$481.19$4,737.01
Bob Menendez (I)$10,960,363$7,605,560$3,573,234
Source: Federal Election Commission

Interim appointment

Following his federal corruption conviction in July, Senator Bob Menendez announced that he would resign from the Senate, effective on August 20, 2024. Governor Phil Murphy stated that he would appoint an interim replacement to serve the remaining four months of the current term. This announcement fueled speculation that Murphy would appoint Democratic nominee Andy Kim to the seat, as he is the favorite to win the general election. Republican nominee Curtis Bashaw released a public statement urging Governor Murphy to appoint a caretaker to the seat, arguing that selecting Kim would give him incumbency advantage.[138]

On July 23, The New York Times published a reported shortlist of five candidates that Murphy was said to be considering as appointees, according to anonymous current and former aides. On August 14, he stated he would be making his announcement in a ”few days.” [139] New Jersey Globe reported on that day that Murphy would appoint George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to the seat, and announce such on the 16th. [140]

Appointee

Reported shortlist

Potential candidates not appointed

Declined to be considered

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[149] March 25, 2024
align=left Inside Elections[150] February 9, 2023
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[151] November 9, 2023
align=left Decision Desk HQ/The Hill[152] June 8, 2024
align=left Elections Daily[153] May 4, 2023
align=left CNalysis[154] November 21, 2023

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2024
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Andy Kim (D)$8,995,242$5,093,962$4,063,813
Curtis Bashaw (R)$2,667,084$1,585,802$1,081,282
Bob Menendez (I, withdrawn)$10,987,507$7,894,004$3,311,934
Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Andy
Kim (D)		Curtis
Bashaw (R)		Undecided
United 2024 (R)July 1–2, 2024477 (RV) 4.5%41%39%20%
co/efficient (R)June 26–27, 2024810 (LV) 3.42%41%34%25%
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityApril 1–8, 2024809 (RV) 3.5%47%38%15%
Andy Kim vs. Curtis Bashaw vs. Bob Menendez
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Andy
Kim (D)		Curtis
Bashaw (R)		Bob
Menendez (I)		Undecided
United 2024 (R)July 1–2, 2024477 (RV) 4.5%35%33%6%26%
co/efficient (R)June 26–27, 2024810 (LV) 3.42%39%33%3%25%
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityApril 1–8, 2024809 (RV) 3.5%44%38%6%12%
Andy Kim vs. Christine Serrano Glassner
Andy Kim vs. Christine Serrano Glassner vs. Bob Menendez as an independent
Bob Menendez vs. Chris Christie
Bob Menendez vs. generic Republican
Andy Kim vs. Chris Christie
Andy Kim vs. generic Republican
Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican vs. Bob Menendez as a Independent

Debates

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DateHostModeratorLinkDemocraticRepublican
Key: Participant  Absent  Non-invitee  Invitee Withdrawn
KimBashaw
1[155] [156] October 6, 2024New Jersey GlobeLaura JonesN/A
2October 15, 2024NJ Spotlight NewsTBDN/A
3October 22, 2024News 12 New JerseyTBDN/A

Results

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. News: Who could replace Sen. Bob Menendez of N.J. after his resignation? . Maegan . Vazquez . . July 25, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  2. News: New Jersey governor to name former aide the caretaker for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat . Matt . Friedman . Daniel . Han . . August 14, 2024 . August 15, 2024 .
  3. Web site: Menendez Accused of Brazen Bribery Plot, Taking Cash and Gold . Weiser, Benjamin . Tully, Tracey . Rashbaum, William . . September 22, 2023 . September 22, 2023.
  4. News: Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez declines reelection as Democrat, may run as independent. McCarthy. Mia. March 21, 2024. May 9, 2024. Politico.
  5. Web site: NJ first lady Tammy Murphy ends Senate campaign, paving way for Andy Kim . . March 24, 2024 . March 24, 2024.
  6. News: US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial, cementing political downfall . Cohen . Luc . July 16, 2024 . July 16, 2024 . Reuters.
  7. Web site: Sen. Bob Menendez ends independent run days before he's set to resign - POLITICO. August 18, 2024.
  8. News: Sen. Bob Menendez to resign next month following corruption conviction . Han . Daniel . July 23, 2024 . . Rivard . Ry.
  9. News: Weiser . Benjamin . Tully . Tracey . Rashbaum . William K. . September 22, 2023 . Senator Robert Menendez Is Indicted in New York . The New York Times . September 22, 2023 . September 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922133154/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/nyregion/robert-menendez-indicted.html/ . live.
  10. Web site: Ted Sherman . NJ Advance Media . September 22, 2023 . Sen. Robert Menendez indicted again on explosive federal corruption charges . September 22, 2023 . en . September 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922165407/https://www.nj.com/politics/2023/09/sen-robert-menendez-indicted-again-on-federal-corruption-charges.html . live .
  11. Web site: Senator Robert Menendez and Salomon Melgen Indicted for Conspiracy, Bribery and Honest Services Fraud . . April 1, 2015 . April 1, 2015 . April 1, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150401231223/http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/senator-robert-menendez-and-salomon-melgen-indicted-conspiracy-bribery-and-honest-services . live.
  12. News: After mistrial, Menendez speaks of 'resurrection,' but joy may be short-lived. Alan. Maimon. Devlin. Barrett. November 16, 2017. November 17, 2017. The Washington Post. November 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171117001547/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/menendez-jury-says-again-that-it-is-deadlocked/2017/11/16/c6ae9096-c951-11e7-aa96-54417592cf72_story.html. live.
  13. Web site: Justice Department seeks to toss out charges against Sen. Menendez . Barrett . Devlin . January 31, 2018 . January 31, 2018 . www.WashingtonPost.com . February 1, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180201075520/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/justice-departments-seeks-to-toss-out-charges-against-sen-menendez/2018/01/31/19a3094c-06a8-11e8-b48c-b07fea957bd5_story.html . live .
  14. News: Cohen . Luc . Zengerle . Patricia . Goudsward . Andrew . Cohen . Luc . Zengerle . Patricia . September 23, 2023 . US Senator Menendez charged with bribery, says he will not resign . en . Reuters . September 23, 2023.
  15. Web site: Unofficial List – Candidates for US Senate – For GENERAL ELECTION 11/05/2024 Election . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603214033/https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2024/2024-unofficial-general-candidates-us-senate-0603.pdf . June 3, 2024 . dead . State of New Jersey . June 3, 2024 .
  16. Web site: Tammy Murphy announces bid for U.S. Senate in N.J.. Wildstein. David. November 15, 2023. November 15, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
  17. Web site: Tammy Murphy will drop out of U.S. Senate race. Fox. Wildstein. Joey. David. March 24, 2024. March 24, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  18. Web site: First lady's Senate bid brings charges of nepotism as powerful Dems endorse her . O'Dea . Colleen . November 21, 2023 . January 19, 2024 . NJ Spotlight News.
  19. Web site: Andy Kim must outflank Tammy Murphy — and the NJ ballot 'line.' Can he succeed? . Stile . Charles . . November 20, 2023 . January 19, 2024.
  20. Web site: Tammy Murphy: 'I'm Not Sure a Male would be Asked this Question' . Snowflack . Fred . InsiderNJ . January 12, 2024 . January 19, 2024.
  21. Web site: Tammy Murphy makes US Senate pitch to Morris County Democrats. Andy Kim up next . February 13, 2024 . Daily Record . en-US.
  22. Web site: Many NJ members of Congress are supporting Tammy Murphy for Senate. Here are some reasons . February 13, 2024 . North Jersey Media Group . en-US.
  23. Web site: Ex-NOW-NJ president backs Kim for U.S. Senate. Wildstein. David. September 25, 2023. February 6, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  24. Web site: N.J. College Dems caught in controversy over endorsement of Kim for U.S. Senate . Stewart . Elizabeth . . January 17, 2024 . January 19, 2024.
  25. Web site: 'Would a Call From Tammy Help?' Pressure Grows in Race to Oust Menendez . Tully . Tracey . January 14, 2024 . January 19, 2024 . The New York Times.
  26. News: Tully . Tracey . 'Would a Call From Tammy Help?' Pressure Grows in Race to Oust Menendez . The New York Times . January 14, 2024 . February 12, 2024 .
  27. Andy Kim Hits Back at Democrats for Threatening College Kids Over Endorsement . January 19, 2024 . Houghtaling . Ellie Quinlan . . January 19, 2024.
  28. CollegeDems . 1747737419162497164 . College Democrats call for inquiry on "Interference" in New Jersey Senate Endorsement.
  29. Web site: Tammy Murphy gets bevy of Monmouth endorsements ahead of critical county convention. Fox. Joey. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  30. Web site: Several of Tammy Murphy's supposed Monmouth endorsers say they haven't made any endorsement. Fox. Joey. February 5, 2024. February 6, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  31. Web site: Bradley Beach Dem chair will, in fact, endorse Tammy Murphy for Senate. Fox. Joey. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  32. Web site: Tammy Murphy wins Camden Democratic line. Wildstein. David. March 16, 2024. March 18, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  33. Web site: Tammy Murphy On Camden Democratic Committee Fracas: 'You'll Have To Talk To Camden'. Fox. Joey. March 17, 2024. March 18, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  34. Web site: Fulop switches his support from Murphy to Kim in U.S. Senate race . Wildstein . David . March 18, 2024 . . March 18, 2024 .
  35. Web site: Hoboken Democrats back Kim, Bhalla. Wildstein. David. March 17, 2024. March 18, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  36. Web site: Hoboken Dem Chair resigns, saying Hudson organization is 'dysfunctional'. Hodes. Rachel. March 18, 2024. March 18, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  37. Web site: The Real Bosses of New Jersey. May 2, 2019. ProPublica.
  38. Web site: New Jersey Playbook - POLITICO. .
  39. Web site: Previewing the high-stakes Monmouth County Democratic convention . Fox . Joey . February 8, 2024 . February 11, 2024 . New Jersey Globe.
  40. Web site: Nine takeways on Andy Kim's big Monmouth convention win . Wildstein . David . February 10, 2024 . February 11, 2024 . . Andy Kim just won the Iowa Caucus of the New Jersey Senate race..
  41. Web site: Pugach, Brett . The County Line: The Law and Politics of Ballot Positioning in New Jersey. . . 2020.
  42. Web site: Fox . Joey . March 7, 2024 . Five more counties will soon make the choice between Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy . March 7, 2024 . New Jersey Globe . en-US.
  43. Web site: Fox . Joey . March 11, 2024 . What to expect at today's Mercer and Cape May Democratic conventions . March 11, 2024 . New Jersey Globe . en-US.
  44. Web site: County convention season (mostly) comes to an end this weekend. Joey. Fox. March 14, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  45. Web site: Solomon . Nancy . February 9, 2024 . Tammy Murphy gets key placement on many NJ primary ballots, since Democratic bosses say so . March 4, 2024 . Gothamist . en.
  46. Web site: March 1, 2024 . Statewide Voter Registration Statistics . March 2, 2024 . New Jersey Department of State.
  47. Web site: Andy Kim trounces Tammy Murphy at Atlantic County convention. Joey. Fox. March 17, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  48. Web site: Tammy Murphy beats Andy Kim for the Bergen County Democratic Party line. North Jersey Media Group.
  49. Web site: Andy Kim wins another county Democratic endorsement in blowout over NJ first lady Murphy - POLITICO. .
  50. Web site: Wildstein . David . Tammy Murphy wins Camden Democratic line . New Jersey Globe . March 16, 2024 . March 16, 2024.
  51. Web site: Cape May opts out of choosing between Kim, Murphy in U.S. Senate race. David. Wildstein. March 12, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  52. Web site: Chaos reigns in the Cumberland Democratic Party . March 22, 2024 .
  53. Web site: Tammy Murphy wins the line in Gloucester County . March 18, 2024 .
  54. Web site: As judge prepares to decide future of the line, Vainieri highlights 'no process' process. David. Wildstein. March 15, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  55. Web site: Kim wins Hunterdon line after last minute line-sharing attempt is defeated. Fox. Joey. February 25, 2024. February 25, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  56. Web site: Senate race: Congressman Andy Kim wins Mercer County Democratic Convention ⋆ Princeton, NJ local news %. March 11, 2024.
  57. Web site: Tammy Murphy wins Middlesex Democratic convention. David. Wildstein. March 14, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  58. Web site: Kim nabs big early win over Tammy Murphy in N.J.'s heated Senate primary. Brent . Johnson . February 10, 2024. nj.
  59. Web site: Andy Kim overwhelmingly wins Morris Democratic convention. Joey Fox and David. Wildstein. March 18, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  60. Web site: JUST IN: Rep. Andy Kim Wins The Ocean County Democratic Convention. March 10, 2024. The Lakewood Scoop.
  61. Web site: Tammy Murphy Scores the Passaic County Democratic Line. February 10, 2024. Insider NJ.
  62. News: Solomon. Nancy. Murphy wins another NJ Dem convention for Senate, as party bosses watch the votes. March 8, 2024. Gothamist.
  63. Web site: Kim Stomps to Victory in Sussex County. March 2, 2024. Insider NJ.
  64. Web site: Tammy Murphy wins Union County Democratic line for U.S. Senate. David. Wildstein. March 2, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  65. Web site: Kim Wins Warren. March 3, 2024. Insider NJ.
  66. Web site: Buzz grows for Andy Kim in unusual New Jersey Senate primary . March 20, 2024 .
  67. Web site: Monmouth Democrats floated a shared line deal, but Murphy rejected it. Wildstein. David. February 12, 2024. February 12, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  68. Web site: Peacemaker Troy Singleton working on deal for Murphy, Conaway to share Burlington line. Wildstein. David. February 20, 2024. February 20, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  69. Web site: Primary School 2/21. February 21, 2024. February 21, 2024.
  70. Web site: Murphy Chooses Quinones Perez for Racing Commission. May 18, 2023. Insider NJ.
  71. Web site: Bergen Democratic convention: Andy Kim's momentum vs. Tammy Murphy's party influence . March 4, 2024 .
  72. News: Tammy Murphy Wins Crucial Support in Her Bid for U.S. Senate. Tracey. Tully. The New York Times . March 5, 2024. NYTimes.com.
  73. Web site: Fox . Joey . March 1, 2024 . Some Somerset Dems want to hold Senate endorsement vote by secret ballot . New Jersey Globe.
  74. Web site: It's no secret that Tammy Murphy's a weak candidate | Mulshine. Paul . Mulshine . March 10, 2024. nj.
  75. Web site: Wildstein . David . March 12, 2024 . Cape May opts out of choosing between Kim, Murphy in U.S. Senate race . March 12, 2024 . New Jersey Globe . en-US.
  76. News: A Senate Candidate Accused of Nepotism Has Another Edge: The Ballot. Nick. Corasaniti. Tracey. Tully. The New York Times . December 22, 2023. NYTimes.com.
  77. Web site: Andy Kim Decries 'Deeply Unfair' Process in Middlesex - Insider NJ. August 18, 2024.
  78. Web site: Chaos reigns in the Cumberland Democratic Party. Fox. Wildstein. Joey. David. March 21, 2024. March 27, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  79. Web site: Campos-Medina, Hamm call on Kim to reject county lines. Fox. Joey. March 25, 2024. March 26, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  80. Web site: Kim will run off-the-line in Camden County. Fox. Joey. March 27, 2024. March 27, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  81. News: Tracey . Tully . February 26, 2024 . Andy Kim Sues to Block Preferential Treatment on Ballots in Senate Race . The New York Times.
  82. Web site: In N.J., Tammy Murphy's withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race signals a welcome change to politics as usual | Editorial. The Editorial. Board. March 26, 2024. The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  83. Web site: Fox . Joey . March 29, 2024 . Federal judge strikes down county lines for this year's election . March 29, 2024 . New Jersey Globe . en-US.
  84. News: Democrat Andy Kim announces bid to unseat Menendez in the Senate. McCarthy. Mia. Politico. September 23, 2023. September 23, 2023.
  85. Web site: January 3, 2024 . Campos-Medina Jumps in the U.S. Senate Race . January 3, 2024 . Insider NJ.
  86. Web site: Fox . Joey . September 24, 2023 . Larry Hamm will make second bid for U.S. Senate . September 24, 2023 . New Jersey Globe.
  87. Web site: Heinis . John . Kyle Jasey will challenge Rob Menendez for Congress instead of running against his father . Hudson County View . November 14, 2023 . November 13, 2023.
  88. Web site: Menendez gets a primary opponent. November 14, 2022. New Jersey Globe. Wildstein, David.
  89. News: . September 20, 2023 . September 23, 2023 . NJ mayor Christine Serrano Glassner seeks GOP nod vs. Bob Menendez . Green Party member Christina Khalil and independent Nick Carducci have also declared their Senate campaigns. . Westhoven, William.
  90. Web site: It's official: Joe Signorello challenging Kean in NJ-7 House race. Wildstein. David. July 13, 2023. July 13, 2023. New Jersey Globe. Roselle Park mayor ends U.S. Senate bid, will run in of the premier congressional races in U.S..
  91. News: Fox . Joey . September 22, 2023 . With Menendez under indictment, what's going to happen to his Senate seat? . . September 22, 2023.
  92. Web site: Gottheimer endorses Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate . Wildstein. David. November 17, 2023. November 17, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
  93. Web site: Gottheimer, Sherrill Endorse Kim For Senate Following Murphy Withdrawal. Fox. Joey. March 25, 2024. March 26, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  94. News: New Jersey Globe . January 24, 2024 . Malinowski won't run for Senate, endorses Kim instead. Fox, Joey . January 24, 2024 .
  95. News: Bowman. Bridget . Santaliz . Kate . Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez teases independent re-election run if exonerated. March 21, 2024 . . March 22, 2024.
  96. Web site: Menendez will seek 4th Senate term as an independent. June 3, 2024. June 3, 2024. Wildstein. David. New Jersey Globe.
  97. News: . November 1, 2023 . November 1, 2023 . Tammy Murphy, N.J. Governor's Wife, Prepares to Run for Menendez's Seat. Tulley, Tracey .
  98. Web site: Tammy Murphy gets endorsements from four N.J. House members. Fox. Joe. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
  99. News: . October 5, 2023 . New Jersey politics is a notorious mess. It's about to hit new levels of nasty.. Mutnick . Ally . Ferris . Sarah . Wu . Nicholas . One House member who doesn’t appear to be going anywhere is Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.). He said in an interview that his focus was on taking back the House majority and re-securing the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce committee. . October 9, 2023 .
  100. News: September 29, 2023 . . Sherrill says she isn't running to replace Menendez. September 29, 2023 .
  101. Web site: Mikie Sherrill endorses Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate. Wildstein. David. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
  102. Web site: Bob Menendez tests Democrats' loyalty as feds target him again. Friedman. Matt. August 13, 2023. September 22, 2023. . Former U.S. Sen. Bob Torricelli, who had expressed interest in running for Menendez’s seat if he was convicted, was one of the men Menendez referred to. Torricelli, who said he no longer harbors any political ambitions, was the only Democrat POLITICO reached who was willing to say anything that Menendez could possibly construe as disloyal..
  103. Web site: NBC will host Kim vs. Murphy debate . March 14, 2024 .
  104. Web site: . January 25, 2024 . Andy Kim, Tammy Murphy will debate on February 18 . New Jersey Globe.
  105. Web site: Andy Kim Livestream on Sunday, February 4 at 8 PM. David. Wildstein. February 3, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  106. Web site: WNYC co-hosts NJ Senate Democratic primary debate May 13. WNYC. April 30, 2024.
  107. Web site: NBC will host Kim vs. Murphy debate . Wildstein . David . March 14, 2024 . . March 14, 2024.
  108. ACLU-NJ & Partners to Host 2024 New Jersey Democratic Senate Primary Debate. ACLU-NJ.
  109. Web site: Andy Kim, Tammy Murphy will debate on February 18. Wildstein. David. New Jersey Globe. January 24, 2024. January 28, 2024.
  110. Web site: Bashaw }} bid for GOP U.S. Senate nomination]. Wildstein. David. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  111. Web site: Pemberton resident drops GOP presidential bid, will run for Senate instead. Fox. Joey. January 3, 2024. January 3, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  112. News: Insider NJ . Pizarro . Max . January 26, 2024 . January 26, 2024 . Not with Tammy: Another Murphy Enters the U.S. Senate Fray.
  113. Web site: Serrano Glassner Announces Bid To Unseat Menendez. Wildstein. David. September 18, 2023. September 18, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
  114. News: Dan Cruz Ends Bid For U.S. Senate . . January 22, 2024.
  115. Web site: Maia-Cusick ends Senate bid, will try to flip Andy Kim's House seat in NJ-3. Wildstein. David. October 12, 2023. October 12, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
  116. Web site: Mele switches from Senate to House in sixth bid for public office. Wildstein. David. February 14, 2024. February 14, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  117. Web site: Schneiderman drops out of GOP U.S. Senate race. Wildstein. David. March 25, 2024. March 25, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  118. Web site: Will Sore Loser Law apply to GOP U.S. Senate candidate now running as independent?. Wildstein. David. April 15, 2024. April 15, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  119. Web site: Zdan drops Senate run, pledges to remain active in N.J. politics. Wildstein. David. March 25, 2024. March 25, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  120. Web site: Zdan to endorse Bashaw. Wildstein. David. March 26, 2024. March 25, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  121. Web site: Chris Christie rules out running for indicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's seat. Gregorian. Dareh. September 24, 2023. September 24, 2023. NBC News.
  122. Web site: Melinda Ciattarelli won't run for U.S. Senate. Wildstein. David. January 24, 2024. January 24, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  123. Web site: Melinda Ciattarelli backs Schneiderman for U.S. Senate. Wildstein. David. February 17, 2024. February 19, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  124. News: Fox . Joey . Van Drew won't run for Senate . December 8, 2023 . New Jersey Globe . December 8, 2023.
  125. Web site: Aura Dunn won't enter U.S. Senate race. Wildstein. David. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  126. News: . January 23, 2023 . Friedman, Matt . What kind of precedent will the Jersey Freedom case set?. January 23, 2023 .
  127. Web site: 2024 Election United States Senate - New Jersey . fec.gov . . May 1, 2024.
  128. Web site: GOP U.S. Senate candidates will debate on April 3 . March 12, 2024 . New Jersey Globe Staff . . March 14, 2024.
  129. Web site: Van Vliet. John. Cruz Wants to Challenge Menendez. Insider NJ. August 11, 2022 . November 15, 2022. [Cruz] has become the first Republican to file to run against [Menendez]...An independent candidate, Nick Carducci, has also thrown his hat into the ring.
  130. Web site: Westhoven. William. NJ's other US Senate candidate: Libertarians nominate Morris County real estate broker . March 8, 2024.
  131. Web site: Wildstein . David . January 16, 2024 . Socialist Workers Party will field candidate for U.S. Senate . January 16, 2024 . New Jersey Globe . en-US.
  132. Web site: FEC FORM 2. February 2, 2024. May 1, 2024. FEC.
  133. Web site: FEC FORM 2. January 5, 2024. May 1, 2024. FEC.
  134. Web site: New Republican enters U.S. Senate race in N.J.. Wildstein. David. November 22, 2023. May 1, 2024. New Jersey Globe.
  135. Web site: FEC FORM 2. March 15, 2024. May 1, 2024. FEC.
  136. Web site: FEC FORM 2 . November 7, 2023 . December 10, 2023 . FEC.
  137. News: . August 16, 2024 . Menendez, Convicted of Taking Bribes, Ends Race for Re-election. August 16, 2024 . Tully, Tracey .
  138. News: Bashaw Goes After Kim in the Wake of Menendez Announcement . Insider NJ . July 23, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  139. News: Who Will Replace Robert Menendez in the Senate? . . 1553-8095 . Nicholas . Fandos . Tracey . Tully . July 31, 2024 . July 23, 2024 . August 11, 2024 .
  140. News: Wildstein . David . George Helmy will be new U.S. Senator from New Jersey . August 14, 2024 . New Jersey Globe . August 14, 2024.
  141. News: The Menendez clash: Should he stay or should he go? . . July 18, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  142. News: NJ governor promises to fill Menendez seat quickly as first lady bows out . . July 23, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  143. News: NJ Dems say Andy Kim should be named to Senate after Menendez conviction . Matt . Friedman . . July 16, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  144. News: Who Will Replace Bob Menendez? New Jersey Senator Resigns . Matthew . Impelli . . July 23, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  145. News: For the Senate vacancy, this is Murphy’s best option Opinion . Alex . Zdan . . July 30, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  146. News: Who would replace Bob Menendez in Senate? Here are Murphy’s choices after corruption conviction. . . July 18, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
  147. FirstLadyNJ . Tammy Murphy . Tammy Murphy . I am thrilled that New Jersey will soon have the representation we need and deserve in the U.S. Senate. While I’m grateful for the humbling support and outreach I've received since last year, I want to reiterate that I will not accept an appointment to the U.S. Senate. . 1815850925002457420.
  148. News: Tammy Murphy will not seek appointment to Menendez’s seat . Joey . Fox . . July 23, 2024 . August 4, 2024 .
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  150. Web site: January 6, 2023. September 22, 2023 . Senate Ratings . Inside Elections.
  151. Web site: January 24, 2023. February 13, 2023 . 2024 Senate . Sabato's Crystal Ball.
  152. Web site: 2024 Senate prediction map . June 8, 2024 . elections2024.thehill.com/ . . June 8, 2024.
  153. Web site: August 1, 2023 . Election Ratings . August 2, 2023 . Elections Daily . en-US.
  154. Web site: '24 Senate Forecast . November 21, 2023 . CNalysis . en-US.
  155. Web site: Bashaw and Kim will hold first debate on October 6. August 10, 2024. New Jersey Globe. New Jersey Globe Staff. August 10, 2024.
  156. Web site: Bashaw, Kim agree to three debates. Wildstein. David. August 14, 2024. August 14, 2024. New Jersey Globe.

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