George Helmy Sworn In to Serve Remainder of Menendez’s Term

Sen. George Helmy (D-R) of New Jersey was sworn in Monday to fill out the remaining term of former Sen. Bob Menendez (D). Helmy, a former chief of staff to Gov. Phil Murphy (D-R), was appointed by his former boss to replace Menendez, who resigned from his Senate seat last month after being convicted of bribery and acting as a foreign agent, among other charges. Helmy stood next to Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) as he took the oath, which was administered by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.). Helmy also previously served as Booker’s state director. The two New Jersey Democrats . . .