Senator Menendez Will File To Run as Independent While Being Tried on Federal Corruption Charges
Although he’s a long shot, an independent Senate bid would allow him to use campaign funds to cover his legal expenses.
Senator Menendez, a Democrat who is on trial for allegedly using his position on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit the country of Egypt, is expected to file to run as an independent candidate ahead of New Jersey’s Tuesday deadline, potentially becoming a wild card in the state’s 2024 Senate race.
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