Democratic Rep. Andy Kim secured his party's nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey, setting the stage for a general election showdown against wealthy hotel operator Curtis Bashaw, who defeated a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, amidst a federal corruption trial, declared his intention to run as an independent on Monday, adding a layer of complexity to the upcoming election. The situation has the potential to pose a challenge for Democrats in a state where they have not lost a Senate election since 1972.
