
New Jersey governor announces he will appoint his former chief of staff to replace Menendez in Senate
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that he will appoint George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to the US Senate, to replace Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down next week after being convicted on federal corruption charges.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that he will appoint George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to the US Senate, to replace Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down next week after being convicted on federal corruption charges. “George is the ideal leader to take on this role,” Murphy said in remarks released by his office. The governor said that he is “incredibly proud” to announce the appointment. Praising Helmy, Murphy said, “He has more relevant experience under his belt than perhaps anybody in New Jersey. For one, he is the longest-serving gubernatorial chief of staff in state history.” This story is breaking and will be updated.

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