Tammy Murphy is backed by some New Jersey Democratic leaders who have incentives to stay in the good graces of her husband, Gov. Philip D. Murphy. The state’s election rules give them enormous power.
New Jersey’s governor and other Democrats have urged Senator Robert Menendez to resign in the face of bribery charges. Not everyone is joining the call.
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey will address the news media Monday morning for the first time since being charged with taking bribes in exchange for exerting political influence.
Mr. Santos, a Republican representative-elect from Long Island, has admitted to lying about his professional background, educational history and property ownership.