Sen. Bob Menendez Running as Independent Candidate

Sen. Bob Menendez is collecting petition signatures to run for re-election as an independent candidate after being charged with accepting bribes and facing trial. He is seeking support from friends to gather at least 800 signatures before the June 4 deadline.

Political Corruption

Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is going on trial for allegedly taking bribes from foreign governments in return for favors.

Sen. Bob Menendez Corruption Trial

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey may blame his wife for alleged crimes in his corruption trial, claiming she was the one getting the money and hiding the truth from him.

Republican response to Bob Menendez's potential independent re-election bid in 2024

Republican in New Jersey welcome Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez's potential independent re-election bid in 2024 as they aim to break the party's hold over the state's U.S. Senate delegation. Menendez faces criminal charges but has suggested running as an independent if exonerated.

Sen. Bob Menendez's Response to Federal Corruption Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez, facing federal corruption charges, refuses to resign from the U.S. Senate and considers running as an independent in the general election.

Indictment of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on Bribery Charges

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez facing indictment on bribery charges involving alleged schemes with Egypt and Qatar governments. Co-defendants have pleaded not guilty.

Indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on a dozen new criminal charges related to a bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar. Menendez denies wrongdoing.