Tammy Murphy’s exit leaves Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), who has been surging in polls, as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination in the heavily Democratic state.
New Jersey first lady and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Murphy talks to reporters at the Bergen County Democratic convention in Paramus, N.J., on March 4. New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has dropped out of the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in the race for the seat of Sen. Bob Menendez ,
Murphy’s exit from the race leaves Rep. Andy Kim , who has been surging in recent polls, as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination in the heavily Democratic state. “After many busy, invigorating and yes, challenging months, I am suspending my Senate campaign today,” she said in the video. Murphy, a financier who formerly worked for Goldman Sachs, was in a competitive primary race against a number of Democrats including Kim. She has never held elected office but has maintained a portfolio as first lady since 2018.in the race, but did not rule out running as an independent. He had faced political challenges since he was charged in September with bribery and other crimes while serving as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Murphy grew up a Republican and had made large donations to George W. Bush’s presidential campaigns, but had earned the support of many establishment Democrats in the state. Kim had been consolidating support from grass-roots Democrats.From January to June, voters in all states and U.S. territories will pick their party’s nominee for president ahead of the summer conventions.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy drops Senate bidAlexandra Marquez is a politics reporter for NBC News.
Read more »
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Democratic campaign for US SenateNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Democratic campaign for US Senate
Read more »
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. SenateNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.
Read more »
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy suspends Senate campaign against Andy KimNew Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy is ending her Senate campaign, cutting short what was shaping up to be a protracted Democratic primary against Rep. Andy Kim
Read more »
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. MenendezNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges. Murphy announced her decision in a video posted to her social media on Sunday. Her decision to drop out likely clears the way for U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary on June 4.
Read more »
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. MenendezNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges.
Read more »