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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday ended her Democratic primary campaign to replace Sen. Robert Menendez (D). Menendez said Thursday he won't seek reelection as a Democrat but may run as an independent if acquitted of federal corruption charges. Murphy's exit paves the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D) to win the June 4 primary.
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