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George Helmy | |
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| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
| In office August 23, 2024 – December 8, 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Bob Menendez |
| Succeeded by | Andy Kim |
| Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office February 4, 2019 – September 30, 2023 | |
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Frangione (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1979 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2018, 2024–present) |
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| Spouse | Caroline Helmy[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Education | Rutgers University–Newark (BA) Harvard University (ALM) |
George Samir Helmy (born October 27, 1979)[2][3] is an American politician who served as a United States senator from New Jersey from August to December 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed by governor Phil Murphy after Senator Bob Menendez resigned. He served as Murphy's chief of staff from 2019 to 2023.[4] Helmy is the first Coptic American U.S. senator.[5]
- ^ a b Jalonick, Mary Clare (September 9, 2024). "New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate". ABC8 WRIC. Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
Senator-designee George Helmy, D-N.J., second from right, poses with his wife Caroline Helmy, second from left, and his sons Joshua, 15, left, and Elijah, 12
- ^ "HELMY, George S. (1979–)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Tully, Tracey (August 23, 2024). "Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Fox, Joey (August 16, 2024). "Statements on George Helmy's appointment to the U.S. Senate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
It is an honor to appoint George Helmy, a proven public servant who deeply understands the complexities of Congress, to the United States Senate.
- ^ Jalonick, Mary Clare (September 9, 2024). "New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate". Associated Press. Retrieved September 10, 2024.