NJ governor intends to appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate
Helmy will replace Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down later this month after being convicted on federal corruption charges. An official announcement is expected for later this week. Reached by CNN, Helmy said there had been “no formal call yet.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
After Helmy's potential appointment, there might be significant shifts in the political landscape of the Senate. Despite the anticipation, Helmy has not received a formal call yet.