George Helmy, a Democrat and former chief of staff to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, has been sworn in as the new U.S. senator for New Jersey, following the resignation of Bob Menendez.
Menendez resigned last month after being convicted in a public fraud scheme. Helmy will serve as senator for approximately two months until the November election, where Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican hotelier Curtis Bashaw will compete to replace him.
Helmy has committed to serving as a vital voice in the Democratic Caucus and working closely with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on significant issues for New Jersey during his short tenure.
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George Helmy sworn in as New Jersey senator to replace disgraced Bob Menendez
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George Helmy is replacing former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who resigned last month over his conviction in a public fraud scheme.
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New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate
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 Curtis Bashaw are vying for the seat in November and the winner will immediately replace Helmy.
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George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Bob Menendez in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat. 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.
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