George S. Helmy

Democrat junior Senator of New Jersey

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October 27, 1979 (45 years old)

Birthday

Currently serves as the junior United States senator from New Jersey, having assumed office in September 2024.
Appointed to the Senate following the resignation of a predecessor.
Previously held the position of chief of staff to the Governor of New Jersey from 2019 to 2023.
First Coptic-American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in finance and management.
Career includes roles as a business operations manager at UPS and as a staff assistant for a U.S. senator.
Has experience in state-level political roles, including serving as deputy and state director for another U.S. senator.
Initially registered as a Republican, later became unaffiliated, and rejoined the Democratic Party in 2024.
Introduced his first sponsored bill shortly after taking office, focusing on honoring a deceased congressman.
Assigned to several Senate committees, including Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Finance, and Foreign Relations.
Resides in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, with his spouse and two children.