Andy Kim leads Tammy Murphy by double digits in NJ Senate race, poll says

A few other minor candidates, including activist Lawrence Hamm, were not tested. Murphy, who has taken a particularly active role in government as first lady, has racked up the most institutional Democratic support and is expected to have New Jersey’s unique “county line” that bestows favorable ballot placement in most key Democratic counties. She also showed in campaign finance reports this week her strength as a fundraiser, taking in $3.2 million in donations since entering the race in mid-November, compared with $1.7 million raised by Kim for the full fourth...