Andy Kim (born July 12, 1982) is the junior United States senator from New Jersey, serving since 2024. A progressive Democrat, he previously represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2019 to 2024 after flipping the seat in 2018.
Kim is a former national security and foreign policy official who worked at the U.S. State Department and the National Security Council, including civilian advisory work in Afghanistan. He later became widely known for a calm, policy-heavy style in Congress, and for viral images of him cleaning the Capitol after the January 6 attack.
In 2023, Kim launched a high-profile Senate bid amid the Menendez corruption scandal, running on an ethics and reform message while pushing to end New Jersey's “county line” ballot system. He won the 2024 race statewide by roughly 9.6%, consolidating support in the suburbs and along the I-95 corridor.
Mainstream Liberal
Committee Assignments
Caucus Memberships
Achievements
- Flipped New Jersey's 3rd district in 2018 and held the seat through three House terms (2019–2024).
- Built a reform/ethics brand and became nationally recognized after January 6 for cleaning the Capitol as images went viral.
- Helped end New Jersey's “county line” ballot design in 2024, a major shift in state primary politics.
- Won New Jersey's 2024 Senate race by ~9.6%, consolidating support in suburbs and along the I-95 corridor.
- Strong profile on voting rights, anti-corruption reforms, climate resilience, and reproductive freedom.
Controversies
- Criticized by some business groups for aligning with progressive climate and regulatory priorities.
- Attacked by conservatives as too liberal on abortion rights, voting access, and federal oversight.
- Occasional pressure from the left over pragmatic budgeting and incremental legislative strategy.
- Opponents have tried to frame him as “D.C.-focused” due to his national security background.
- His Israel/Gaza voting posture has drawn cross-pressures from both pro-Israel groups and progressive activists.
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | $92,387 | $92,387 | $0 |
| Centerview Partners | $74,125 | $74,125 | $0 |
| JStreetPAC | $72,253 | $72,253 | $0 |
| Google Inc | $37,414 | $37,414 | $0 |
| Rutgers University | $32,949 | $32,949 | $0 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2024 Margin D +9.6%