Andy Kim Wins NJ Senate Race, Becomes First Korean American Senator

Nov 6, 2024, 01:13 AM

Democratic U.S. Representative Andy Kim has won the New Jersey Senate race, defeating Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw and four other candidates. This victory fills the seat vacated by former Senator Bob Menendez, who resigned following a federal bribery conviction. Andy Kim's win marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate. The race was closely watched, with Kim's campaign significantly impacting New Jersey politics. Kim, a three-term congressman, has represented a district in central New Jersey and has been noted for his support of immigrant communities. The Associated Press reported that the outcome was largely expected in the Democratic stronghold.