Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has won New Jersey's Senate primary.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has won New Jersey ’s Senate primary, putting him in strong position for the general election in the blue-leaning state, though the win comes a day after Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez filed to run as an independent amid his federal corruption trial.His victory comes after a bruising start to the primary, when a battle between him and New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy began to take shape. Murphy, a first-time candidate and the spouse of Gov.
While New Jersey hasn't elected a Republican to the Senate since 1972, the stakes are high with Democrats holding a slim majority in the body. The GOP is looking at Menendez's independent run as a potential wedge that could boost their chances in the fall.“Republicans have the best opportunity to win this seat in 52 years,” Republican state Sen. Mike Testa said in a statement.
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