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    Andy Kim sworn in as New Jersey’s junior senator, filling Bob Menedez’s seat and becoming 1st Korean-American to serve in Senate

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    He fills the seat previously held by fellow Democrat Bob Menedez

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:48AM

    Andy Kim is the first Asian-American to win that post in New Jersey, and will be the first Korean-American to serve in the Senate.

    Andy Kim is now New Jersey’s junior senator.

    He took the oath of office yesterday.

    Kim was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday.

    He fills the seat previously held by fellow Democrat Bob Menedez, who resigned after being convicted of federal bribery charges.

    Kim is the first Asian-American to win that post in New Jersey, and will be the first Korean-American to serve in the Senate.

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