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Maya Yang

New Jersey’s first lady suspends Senate run: ‘It’s time to unify, not divide’

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Tammy Murphy speaks to delegates in Paramus, New Jersey, on 4 March 2024. Photograph: Seth Wenig/AP

New Jersey’s first lady, Tammy Murphy, has announced the suspension of her Senate campaign.

In a video message posted to Twitter/X on Sunday, Murphy said: “After many busy, invigorating, and yet challenging months, I am suspending my Senate campaign today. I’ve been genuine and factual throughout. But it is clear to me that continuing in this race will involve waging a very divisive and negative campaign, which I am not willing to do.”

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