George Helmy sworn in as New Jersey senator to replace disgraced Bob Menendez
By
Ramsey Touchberry
September 9, 2024 5:03 pm
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George Helmy was sworn into office Monday as the 81st senator from New Jersey, following the resignation of now-former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) over his conviction in a public fraud scheme involving bribery and acting as a foreign agent.
Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) appointed Helmy, who is set to be one of the shortest-serving senators and resign in November once the victor of the Senate race between Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Republican Curtis Bashaw is certified. Murphy vowed to then immediately appoint the winner, who will almost certainly be Kim in the deep blue state.
Helmy, 44, is Murphy’s former chief of staff and an ex-staffer to Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ). He was most recently chief external affairs and policy officer for the New Jersey healthcare system RWJBarnabas Health.
Helmy will take over Menendez’s responsibilities on the Committee on Foreign Relations, Finance, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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