Governor Phil Murphy Appoints Successor to Senate

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has appointed his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve the remainder of Bob Menendez's term in the U.S. Senate. This appointment preserves the Democratic party's slim majority until the upcoming November election which will determine Congressional and White House control.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has selected his former chief of staff George Helmy to complete Bob Menendez's term in the U.S. Senate, following Menendez's conviction for corruption. The governor's office announced the decision on Friday.

This strategic appointment maintains the Democratic party's narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate until a new senator takes office after the November 5 election. The election will be pivotal as it will determine control of both Congress and the White House.