Andy Kim (politician)
Andrew Kim (born July 12, 1982) is an American Democratic politician who has been the United States Senator from New Jersey since 2024. He was the U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2019 to 2024.
Andy Kim | |
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 Official portrait, 2018 | |
| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
| Assumed office December 9, 2024 Serving with Cory Booker | |
| Preceded by | George Helmy |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – December 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tom MacArthur |
| Succeeded by | Herb Conaway (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Kim July 12, 1982 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Kammy Lai (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Deep Springs College University of Chicago (BA) Magdalen College, Oxford (MPhil, DPhil) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
On January 7, 2021, after the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, he cleaning up garbage from the attack. A photograph of him cleaning became popular.[1][2][3] He gave the blue suit he wore in the photo to the Smithsonian Institution.[4]
Early life
changeKim was born on July 12, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts,[5] to Korean immigrant parents. Kim grew up in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey.[6][7]
After two years at Deep Springs College, he transferred to the University of Chicago, where he graduated in 2004 with a degree in political science.[8][9]
U.S. Senate
change2024 election
changeIn September 2023, Kim announced he would run against incumbent New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who was facing corruption and bribery charges. Menendez decided not to run for the Democratic nomination, and Kim ran against New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy. She dropped out in March 2024. Kim became the Democratic nominee in June 2024.[10] He beat Curtis Bashaw in the general election and is set to be the first Korean American senator, as well as New Jersey's first Asian American senator.[11][12]
Personal life
changeKim married Kammy Lai, a tax attorney, in 2012.[13][14] They have two sons, born in 2015 and 2017.[15][16] His family lives down the street from his childhood home in Moorestown, South Jersey.[17]
Kim is a Presbyterian.[18]
References
change- ↑ Catalini, Mike (January 7, 2021). "'What else could I do?' NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021.
- ↑ Woolston, George. "'Important for me to just do something': NJ congressman helps clean up Capitol after riots". USA TODAY.
- ↑ "Photo of lawmaker cleaning up Capitol goes viral". The Independent. January 8, 2021.
- ↑ Yam, Kimmy (July 7, 2021). "Congressman seen in viral photo quietly cleaning after Capitol mob donates suit to Smithsonian". NBC News. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ↑ "KIM, Andy – Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Congress.
- ↑ "Andy Kim Raises Over $1.1 million in First Six Months of 2019". Insider NJ (Press release). July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
Congressman Kim grew up in Marlton, NJ, and lives in the district with his wife, Kammy, and two young children.
- ↑ "Andy Kim to Hold Campaign Kickoff Rally in Marlton". Insider NJ. March 2, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) will officially launch his reelection campaign at a rally in Marlton on Saturday March 14th, at 2pm. The rally will be held at Rice Elementary, the public school the congressman attended in the Kings Grant neighborhood where he grew up.
- ↑ "Two University of Chicago students win Rhodes Scholarships". University of Chicago. November 21, 2004. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ↑ Rizzo, Salvador (April 27, 2017). "Obama's ISIS Adviser May Challenge MacArthur". Observer. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ↑ Kim, Andy [@AndyKimNJ] (September 23, 2023). "After calls to resign, Senator Menendez said "I am not going anywhere." As a result, I feel compelled to run against him. Not something I expected to do, but NJ deserves better. We cannot jeopardize the Senate or compromise our integrity. Please join me" (Tweet). Retrieved September 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Andy Kim wins in New Jersey to become the first Korean American senator".
- ↑ Yam, Kimmy (2024-11-06). "Andy Kim ushers in a 'new era' as he becomes 1st Asian American N.J. senator". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Amy S. (November 8, 2018). "Andy Kim takes victory lap after election win over Rep. Tom MacArthur". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ↑ "NJ congressman builds Lego model of Star Wars ship with sons". Yahoo News. May 7, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ↑ "From the Quad to Congress: Rep. Andy Kim explains why public service is 'a way of life'". University of Chicago News. February 24, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ↑ Reports, Rafu (November 21, 2018). "Democrat Kim Defeats Republican Incumbent in New Jersey Congressional Race". Rafu Shimpo. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ↑ "About". Representative Andy Kim. January 3, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ↑ "Vote Smart". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
Other websites
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- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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