George Helmy
George Helmy | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
| In office September 9, 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 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Frangione (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979/1980 (age 44–45) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (2018; since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Children | 2 |
| Education | Rutgers University (BA) Harvard University (ALM) |
George Samir Helmy (born October 27, 1979) is an American politician who was the United States Senator from New Jersey for a few months in 2024. He was New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's chief of staff from 2019 to 2023.
U.S. Senate
[change | change source]On August 16, 2024, Murphy announced Helmy's appointment to the United States Senate seat that Bob Menendez resigned from on August 20, 2024.[1] Murphy also announced that Helmy would resign in late November, after the 2024 election to appoint the winner of the election.[2]
Helmy left office in December 2024 and was replaced by his elected replacement Andy Kim.
Personal life
[change | change source]Helmy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on October 27, 1979. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Rutgers University and a master's degree in finance and management from the Harvard Extension School.
Helmy is of Coptic descent.[3][4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Eyewitness News ABC7NY (2024-08-16). LIVE | NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announces replacement for Sen. Bob Menendez. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "George Helmy - Previously held position: New Jersey Office of the Governor (Nov. 2021-Sept. 2023) Philip Dunton Murphy (Phil), Chief of Staff". LegiStorm. Retrieved 15 August 2024. (registration required)
- ↑ Wildstein, David (15 August 2024). "George Helmy will be new U.S. Senator from New Jersey". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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