Helmy will serve as one of New Jersey's two United States senators until the winner of the November general election is certified on November 27, Murphy's office said.
Friday, August 16, 2024 4:00PMOn Friday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced who he has chosen to serve out the remainder of Sen. Bob Menendez 's term.Helmy will be making history as the first Arab American to serve in the U.S. Senate, albeit on a temporary basis.
He will serve as one of New Jersey's two United States senators, along with Cory Booker, until the winner of the November general election is certified on November 27, Murphy's office said. Helmy will then resign and the governor will appoint the winner of November's election to the U.S. Senate. "It is an honor to appoint George Helmy, a proven public servant who deeply understands the complexities of Congress, to the United States Senate," Murphy said in a statement accompanying Friday's announcement. "George is the model of integrity we need to help restore public trust in our state's leadership.
Helmy, a friend and longtime Murphy ally, was formally offered the job on Thursday and his appointment was announced Friday before Murphy departs the state for the Democratic National Convention.Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo follows the journey of beloved mom and pop shop on East 9th Street as it prepares to close its doors.
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