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From ‘a nobody’ to temporary senator: George Helmy is ready to replace Bob Menendez

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George Helmy will soon be one of the shortest-serving senators in American history.

Helmy is virtually unknown to the general public, but he is among New Jersey’s top political insiders.

Gov. Phil Murphy appointed him to replace disgraced Sen. Bob Menendez , who was found guilty in his corruption trial.

You're serving in the Senate because of Sen. Bob Menendez ’s resignation.

He was found guilty on all 16 counts in his corruption trial.

I think I want to help drive a conversation about federal resources to help states and localities deal with high school and college-age children.

Do you plan to cut ties with RWJ and the Port Authority while you're in the Senate ? I consider public service a privilege. I've had an incredible career, and I'm incredibly proud of what I've done. The winners and the losers are the people who you work on behalf of. I’ve been so lucky. I was a nobody in Lautenberg ’s.