N.J. governor will name former aide to replace US Senator Menendez, report says

N.J. governor will name former aide to replace US Senator Menendez, report says

Murphy, a Democrat, is expected to formally offer Helmy the post on Thursday and announce his selection on Friday, the Globe reported, without citing sources.

Murphy’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.

© Reuters. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy speaks during an event with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and members of the Taiwanese community, in New York, U.S., in this handout picture released March 30, 2023. Taiwan Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Helmy served as Murphy’s chief of staff until October. Currently an executive at a healthcare company, Helmy earlier in his career worked for U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and former Senator Frank Lautenberg.

Menendez, who has represented New Jersey in the Senate since 2006, announced last month he would resign on Aug. 20 following his conviction on corruption charges, including bribery and acting as an agent for Egypt’s government.

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