Hotelier Curtis Bashaw Shocks GOP Primary, Faces Andy Kim in High-Stakes NJ Senate Race

June 5, 2024
Hotelier Curtis Bashaw Shocks GOP Primary, Faces Andy Kim in High-Stakes NJ Senate Race
  • Hotelier Curtis Bashaw secures the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey, defeating Donald Trump's preferred candidate.

  • Bashaw, a businessman and political outsider, invested heavily in his campaign and aims to offer a hopeful message to voters.

  • Bashaw will face Democratic Rep. Andy Kim in the general election.

  • Sen. Bob Menendez is running as an independent amid corruption charges, adding complexity to the race.

  • Republicans see an opportunity to win a traditionally blue seat.

  • Democrats are confident in Kim's ability to address corruption and political dysfunction.

  • The outcomes of Menendez's trial and Trump's influence remain uncertain factors.

  • The race has significant implications for the closely divided U.S. Senate.

  • Both parties are closely monitoring this race as New Jersey voters prepare to vote in November.

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