Tammy Murphy Announces Senate Run to Replace Menendez

Tammy Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez, who is facing bribery charges. Murphy, a first-time candidate, has been an active first lady and has focused on issues such as maternal and infant mortality and climate change education. She will likely face at least three Democratic primary challengers, including Representative Andy Kim and Larry Hamm. Menendez has not ruled out seeking re-election but faces challenges due to his upcoming trial and lack of support from leading Democrats. Murphy's entry into the race has raised questions about her party affiliation, as she regularly voted in Republican primaries until 2014.