"Governor's Wife Faces Tough Competition from Andy Kim in NJ Senate Race"

Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, leveraging her husband's political power. Despite lacking elected office experience and facing criticism for nepotism, she has garnered widespread support from the state's Democratic Establishment. Her campaign is marked by strong fundraising efforts and potential advantages from county bosses. While facing concerns about nepotism and her GOP past, Murphy's bid for the Senate is expected to be heavily influenced by cash, optics, and the state's party machinery.