Menendez Launches Independent Senate Bid Amid Corruption Trial
TL;DR
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, currently on trial for federal corruption charges, has filed paperwork to run for re-election as an independent candidate in November. This move could potentially split the Democratic vote, benefiting the Republican nominee. Menendez, who has been abandoned by most leading Democrats in the state, has until mid-August to withdraw from the race.
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- Menendez Files Independent Re-election Bid in New Jersey Senate Race The New York Times
- Sen. Bob Menendez files for independent run in NJ amid corruption trial POLITICO
- Menendez files as independent candidate in New Jersey Senate race CNN
- Menendez files to run for reelection as independent amid federal corruption trial The Washington Post
- Menendez files independent bid for Senate seat The Hill
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