LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has defeated Republican small businessman Carmen Bucco in a contest in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District that opened up because of the death of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in April. McIver will serve...

Bob Menendez to be replaced by New Jersey governor's former top aide, AP source says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy will name his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve as interim senator when Bob Menendez resigns later this month after his conviction on federal bribery charges, according to a person familiar with the decision. ...

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning Aug. 20 after his federal bribery conviction, an AP source says

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning Aug. 20 after his federal bribery conviction, an AP source says.