Governor Phil Murphy | Official website of Phil Murphy
Governor Phil Murphy | Official website of Phil Murphy
Today, it was announced that U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has informed Governor Murphy of his decision to resign from the Senate, effective August 20, 2024.
Governor Murphy responded to the resignation with a statement: “Today, I received a letter from Senator Bob Menendez informing me of his intention to resign effective August 20, 2024."
The Governor also addressed the next steps following this development: “I will exercise my duty to make a temporary appointment to the United States Senate to ensure the people of New Jersey have the representation they deserve.”