tldrdailynews.com logo

Sen. Bob Menendez Seeks Independent Re-election Amid Corruption Trial

1 min read
Source: NPR
Sen. Bob Menendez Seeks Independent Re-election Amid Corruption Trial
Photo: NPR
TL;DR

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, currently on trial for federal bribery charges, has filed to run for reelection as an independent candidate. Menendez, who has denied the charges, aims to bypass the Democratic primary and appear on the November ballot. His decision could impact the Democrats' narrow control of the Senate, with U.S. Rep. Andy Kim favored to win the Democratic primary. Menendez's previous federal trial in 2017 ended in a deadlocked jury.

Topics:nationpolitics#bob-menendez#corruption-trial#independent-candidacy#new-jersey#politics#us-senate
Share this article
  1. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to seek independent reelection bid amid corruption trial  NPR
  2. Embattled Sen Bob Menendez files to run for re-election as independent candidate  Fox News
  3. Scandal-hit Bob Menendez the focus as New Jersey holds primaries  The Guardian US
  4. Menendez files as independent candidate in New Jersey Senate race  CNN
  5. Menendez Files Independent Re-election Bid in New Jersey Senate Race  The New York Times

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on NPR