George Helmy

George Samir Helmy (born October 27, 1979) is an American politician who was the United States Senator from New Jersey for a few months in 2024. He was New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's chief of staff from 2019 to 2023.

U.S. Senate
On August 16, 2024, Murphy announced Helmy's appointment to the United States Senate seat that Bob Menendez resigned from on August 20, 2024. Murphy also announced that Helmy would resign in late November, after the 2024 election to appoint the winner of the election.

Helmy left office in December 2024 and was replaced by his elected replacement Andy Kim.

Personal life
Helmy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on October 27, 1979. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Rutgers University and a master's degree in finance and management from the Harvard Extension School. 

Helmy is of Coptic descent. 

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Category:1979 births
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Category:United States senators from New Jersey
Category:Politicians from Jersey City, New Jersey
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians
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