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Menendez not running in New Jersey Democratic primary

Headline from Roll Call

Facing criminal trial, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not run the Democratic primary in June but may run as an independent in November.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Sen. Menendez not seeking another term as Democrat, suggests he could go independent (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said on Thursday that will not seek another term as a Democrat but he left open the possibility of running in November...

  2. NBC News

    Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez teases independent re-election run if exonerated (opens NBC News)

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    Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez announced that he is “hopeful” he will run for a fourth term in New Jersey as an independent, as he faces federal bribery charges.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Embattled New Jersey Sen. Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary, doesn’t rule out independent bid (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Menendez’s announcement complicates a race that already includes two prominent New Jersey Democrats.

  4. New York Post

    Bob Menendez confirms he won’t seek reelection as Democrat, dangles independent run (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Scandal-plagued Sen. Bob Menendez announced he won't seek to defend his seat as a Democrat this year but kept the door open to running as an independent.

  5. ABC 7 New York

    NJ Senator Bob Menendez will not run for re-election as Democrat; keeping options open (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Sen. Bob Menendez announced that he will not run for reelection as a Democrat but is keeping his options open to run as an independent.

  6. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won’t run in Democratic primary (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Menendez’s announcement comes four days before a state deadline to file to run in the June 4 Democratic primary.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Indicted Menendez will not seek Senate reelection as Democrat but teases independent bid (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sen. Bob Menendez announced he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary for his Senate seat but didn't rule out an independent run.

  8. WFMZ Allentown

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that

  9. New York Times

    Menendez Won’t Run as Democrat but Leaves Door Open to Independent Bid (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey faces federal bribery charges. His trial is scheduled to begin in May.

  10. Washington Times

    Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez to seek reelection as ‘independent Democrat’ if exonerated (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez announced Thursday that he will not file for reelection this November as a Democratic candidate.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Bob Menendez Says He Won’t Run For Reelection As Democrat In 2024 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey announced he would not run in the Democratic primary Thursday, saying he hoped to run as an independent candidate.

  12. CNN

    Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary for his Senate seat but leaves open running as an independent (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey announced Thursday he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary for his US Senate seat, but left open the possibility that he could run as an independent candidate.

  13. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary for Senate seat but leaves open running as an independent (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Haley Talbot, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey announced Thursday he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary for his US Senate seat, but left open the possibility that he could run as an independent candidate.

  14. Legal Insurrection

    Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez Won’t File for the Democratic Primary (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    The *PRIMARY* won't have Menendez. He's still aiming for the general election.

  15. The Boston Globe

    New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Menendez faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

  16. Roll Call

    Menendez not running in New Jersey Democratic primary (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Facing criminal trial, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not run the Democratic primary in June but may run as an independent in November.

  17. PBS NewsHour

    Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

  18. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Fellow Democratic senator mocks indicted Robert Menendez in 5 words (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The indicted New Jersey politician says he might run independently after not entering the primary.

  19. Fox News

    Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t file for Democratic primary, may run as independent: ‘I’m innocent’ (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Democratic Senator Bob Menendez said Thursday he would not be filing for the Democratic primary and might be running as an independent, despite facing federal corruption charges.

  20. Los Angeles Times

    Indicted Sen. Menendez is skipping Democratic primary — but won't be counted out just yet (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Sen. Robert Menendez is skipping New Jersey's Democratic primary while he fights federal corruption charges, but he's open to an independent run for Senate if exonerated.

  21. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Menendez bows out of primary, but may run as independent after his ‘exoneration’ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez’s decision not to run in the Democratic primary was not unexpected given the grim legal jeopardy he faces.

  22. Delaware Public Media

    Sen. Menendez, who is facing corruption charges, won't seek reelection as a Democrat (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    But the New Jersey Democrat said he hopes to be exonerated and "pursue my candidacy as an independent Democrat in a general election."

  23. WMUR

    Menendez won't run in Democratic primary for Senate (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The news comes as Menendez had faced calls to resign, including from a number of his Senate Democratic colleagues, as a result of the charges.

  24. Green Field Reporter

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday he won’t run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he left open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

  25. Latin Times

    Embattled Sen. Menendez Decides Against New Jersey Democratic Primary Run; Considers Independent Bid (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Menendez, who has been in office since 2006, said he could seek reelection if exonerated from accusations of corruption

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