Gov. Phil Murphy has decided on George Helmy, his former chief of staff to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Bob Menendez. Menendez was convicted by a jury one month ago of taking bribes.

This photo, from the Office of the New Jersey Governor, shows Gov. Phil Murphy, as he announced the departure of his longtime Chief of Staff George Helmy, right, Sept. 22, 2023. Murphy named Helmy to ...

New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction, is stepping down this weekend so Sen.-elect Andy Kim can be sworn in early.