New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy launched a Senate challenge to embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) on Wednesday, setting up the potential for a highly unusual primary battle between a longtime Democratic senator and the spouse of the state’s Democratic governor.

Murphy announced her run in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying she is running to “fight for New Jersey, our families and our democracy.” Her announcement had been at least somewhat expected following reports about her potential interest in running.

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