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Senator Menendez Withdraws From Democratic Primary Amid Corruption Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., ask a questions during a Senate Finance hearing to examine President Joe Biden's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2025 on Capitol Hill Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Wa

Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey announced on Thursday that he will not be running in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges. However, he left the door open for a potential independent run later in the year if he is exonerated at trial.

The decision comes just days before the state deadline for filing to run in the June 4 Democratic primary, which already has contenders like Rep. Andy Kim and New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy.

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