Kate Santaliz is an associate producer for NBC News’ Capitol Hill team.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., will file Monday to run for re-election to the Senate as an independent, according to two sources with direct knowledge of his plans. NBC News had previously reported that the three-term senator had gathered enough signatures to run as an independent for another term in the Senate as he faces a trial on federal bribery charges.
Menendez has denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty. Menendez's filing also comes on the eve of the state's primary, where Rep. Andy Kim is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for his seat. Kim has previously warned that a Menendez run as an independent could put the deep-blue state in play in November. Also on Tuesday, Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez, the senator's son, is facing a competitive race in the 8th District against Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla.
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