New Jersey Democrats and Republicans picking Senate, House candidates amid Menendez corruption trial

Menendez was convicted in July of 16 corruption charges. When he was charged in fall 2023.

Vice President Kamala Harris, presiding over proceedings as the role of the office, read the tally.

The outgoing U.S. senator said he had been “blessed” by the opportunity to perform public service and highlighted what he recounted as key successes throughout his career.