New Jersey picks groundbreaking candidate who brings fresh perspective to Senate
A former diplomat with international experience makes history in New Jerseyʼs Senate race. **Andy Kim** brings unique background and becomes first Korean-American to join the upper chamber
In a ground-breaking election Andy Kim secured his spot as New Jerseys next Senator defeating GOP candidate Curtis Bashaw (marking a key moment for Asian-American representation in Congress)
Kim‚ whoʼs 42‚ steps into the position previously held by Bob Menendez — who left due to legal troubles; making him one of the youngest members in the Senate. His win keeps the seat firmly in democrat-controlled territory
The soon-to-be Senators background includes hands-on work in global hot-spots: his diplomatic career took him from war-zones in Iraq to missions in Afghanistan. Working with both the State Department and National Security Council‚ he built a strong foreign-policy foundation
When I see Asian Americans across this country declaring with one proud voice that they belong‚ that feels like an act of defiance against the hate and violence weʼve endured
Last fall after the October attacks in Israel Kim shared his thoughts about crisis response: drawing from past experiences he stressed the importance of careful planning and thoughtful decision-making in tough times. His approach shows how personal background shapes policy-making decisions
