Rep. Andy Kim is projected to win the Democratic primary for New Jersey's Senate seat, currently held by the federally indicted Sen. Bob Menendez. Kim will face Republican Curtis Bashaw in November. Menendez, despite his bribery trial, plans to run as an independent, potentially splitting the Democratic vote and boosting GOP chances.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw won their respective primaries for the New Jersey Senate seat currently held by embattled Sen. Bob Menendez, who is running as an independent amid a federal corruption trial. Kim's victory over labor leader Patricia Campos-Medina and grassroots organizer Lawrence Hamm sets up a general election against Bashaw, who defeated Trump-backed Christine Serrano Glassner. Menendez's independent run could split the Democratic vote, giving Republicans a rare opportunity to capture a Senate seat in the state.
Andy Kim wins the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey with 75.1% of the vote, while Curtis Bashaw secures the Republican primary with 45.8% of the vote.
Hotelier Curtis Bashaw has defeated Trump-endorsed Mendham Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in New Jersey. Bashaw will face Democrat Rep. Andy Kim in the general election, with incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez, currently on trial for federal bribery charges, planning to run as an independent if acquitted. Bashaw's victory marks a significant departure from Trump's influence in the state, where Republicans have not won a Senate race since 1972.
Real estate developer Curtis Bashaw won the GOP nomination for Senate in New Jersey, defeating Trump-endorsed candidate Christine Serrano Glassner. Bashaw benefited from the county line ballot system, which gave him a favorable position. He will face Democratic candidate Rep. Andy Kim and incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez, who is running as an independent amid a federal corruption case, in the general election.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim won New Jersey’s Senate primary, positioning him strongly for the general election in the blue-leaning state. His victory follows Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez's decision to run as an independent amid his federal corruption trial. Kim will face Republican Curtis Bashaw, who defeated a Trump-backed rival. Menendez's independent run could potentially split the Democratic vote, giving Republicans their best chance in decades to win a Senate seat in New Jersey.