New Jersey Senate

Andy Kim made history in 2024 as the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate, capping a meteoric rise that began when he flipped a longtime Republican House seat in New Jersey in 2018. A former Obama administration national security official and Rhodes Scholar, Kim gained national attention during the January 6th Capitol attack when he was photographed cleaning up debris in the rotunda late that night, an image that became symbolic of his hands-on approach to public service. Known for his pragmatic governing style and expertise in foreign policy and national security issues, he has positioned himself as a bridge-builder who focuses on solving problems rather than partisan politics.