(NJ Spotlight News)One could be the first Korean-American elected, the other could be first gay senator
(NJ Spotlight News)One could be the first Korean-American elected, the other could be first gay senator
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Kim appears unafraid to step outside party lines on key policy issues
(AP Photo/Mike Catalini)Bashaw characterizes the contest as businessman versus bureaucrat
YouTube/New Jersey GlobeCandidates for U.S. Senate, Rep. Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw take part in first debate
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)For the second time this year, legislation to protect IVF did not clear the Senate despite majority vote in favor
(AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)He did resign from his job at a major health care company
(NJ Spotlight News)Helmy will serve as US senator until after November general election
(AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)Questions raised about Murphy’s choice of former staffer as interim Senate successor to Menendez
(Office of the New Jersey Governor via AP)Sen. Bob Menendez will formally resign next week after being convicted on corruption charges

Gov. Phil Murphy will be under pressure to appoint a replacement quickly
NJ Spotlight NewsIncumbent Democrats and Republicans scored victories across the state

Battles to replace Sen. Menendez and his son dominate
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)A preview of Tuesday’s Senate and House primary races

Congressman looks to have clear path to the Democratic nomination
NJ Spotlight NewsFew can rival the senator’s institutional knowledge of immigration policy

Immigrant advocacy groups in NJ welcome bill's demise

Interview: Rep. Mikie Sherrill discussed efforts to avoid a shutdown

The importance of the party line, international stances and election agendas
NJ Spotlight NewsThe new year will bring some important decisions for NJ's political leaders
NJ Spotlight NewsBrennan's sexual assault charges rocked the early days of the Murphy administration