Political Transition

New Jersey Senator George Helmy announced Sunday that he would resign his seat, allowing Rep. Andy Kim, the senator-elect (D-N.J.), to take over the seat just a few weeks before the start of Congress' next term. The announcement on Tuesday was expected as New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) appointed Helmy to the seat to replace former longtime Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who … [Read more...] about Senate Shake-Up: Helmy Steps Down Sunday, Kim Set to Take Over