Biography
Andy Kim, born on July 12, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a dedicated public servant and the junior United States Senator from New Jersey. Raised in South Jersey, he is the son of Korean immigrants—his father a geneticist and his mother a nurse. Kim's commitment to public service is deeply rooted in his family's pursuit of the American Dream. He is married to Kammy Lai, a tax attorney, and together they have two sons. In 2024, Kim made history by becoming the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate and New Jersey's first Asian American senator.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Attended Deep Springs College.
- Transferred to the University of Chicago, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 2004 with a degree in political science.
- Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship and a Harry S. Truman Scholarship to study international relations at Magdalen College, Oxford.
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Political Experience:
- Served as a civilian advisor at the U.S. Department of State in Afghanistan during the Obama administration.
- Worked as a national security advisor under President Barack Obama.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, representing New Jersey's 3rd congressional district.
- Re-elected in 2020 and 2022, serving on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Small Business Committees.
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, succeeding Bob Menendez.
Notable Achievements
- Gained national attention in 2021 for his efforts to clean up the U.S. Capitol after the January 6 insurrection.
- Successfully challenged New Jersey's "county line" ballot system in court, promoting electoral fairness.
- Became the first Korean American to serve in the U.S. Senate, marking a significant milestone in American political history.
Andy Kim's Historic Senate Victory:
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