US Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) withdraws re-election bid after corruption conviction, replaced by George Samir Helmy.
US Senator Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, withdrew his bid for re-election as an independent after being convicted of corruption charges, including extortion, obstruction of justice, and accepting bribes. Menendez's replacement, George Samir Helmy, will represent New Jersey for the remainder of his term, which ends in January. Menendez's wife, Nadine, has also been charged and will be tried separately.
August 16, 2024
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