Andy Kim takes office as NJ’s new senator 3 weeks early

Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was appointed to the U.S. Senate on Sunday following the resignation of interim Sen. George Helmy.

Governor Phil Murphy announced the appointment to ensure a smooth transition for Kim, who will be New Jersey’s first Asian American senator.

Kim, who has served in the House since 2019, expressed his honor in representing the state that gave his family a chance at the American Dream.

Helmy had filled the remainder of former Sen. Bob Menendez’s term after Menendez resigned following his conviction on corruption charges, The Hill has reported.

read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5029531-andy-kim-njs-senator/

Links for B.C.

Visit My Website
https://bcbegley.com

Follow Me On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley

Subscribe To My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley

Watch Me On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A

Follow Me On Twitter
https://twitter.com/BC_News1

Watch Me On Rumble
https://rumble.com/c/c-280191

Follow Me On Gab
https://gab.com/BC_Begley

Follow Me On Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Follow Me On BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/bcbegley.bsky.social

#AndyKim #NewJersey