Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator NYT | Top Stories Tracey Tully, Erin Nolan and Naim Ali-Pacheco 6 November 2024 at 11:10 Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes. © James Estrin/The New York TimesAndy Kim’s campaign successfully challenged a longstanding ballot design that favored some primary candidates over others.