Dem. Andy Kim wins NJ Senate seat, defeating Bashaw: AP race call

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Democratic Rep. Andy Kim defeated Republican Curtis Bashaw in the race for New Jersey's open Senate seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez, AP calls.

Kim, a third-term congressman from New Jersey's third district, has said that he will support healthcare reform, small businesses and environmental issues.

"I’m fighting for my family, for my neighbors, for the community that raised me, and for working families in pursuit of the American Dream," Kim said in a statement on his website.

Kim sat down for an interview with FOX 5 to discuss his position on the key issues prior to Election Day 2024.

Meet NJ Senate candidate Andy Kim

FOX 5's Teresa Priolo sat down with NJ Senate Candidate Rep. Andy Kim to hear his position on issues like trust in government, the economy, the migrant crisis and the Israel-Hamas war.

Kim defeated Curtis Bashaw, a hotel developer from Cape May who had run as a moderate Republican.

See all 2024 election results for New Jersey here and track the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and House here.