George Helmy
George Helmy | |
|---|---|
 Helmy in 2016 | |
| United States Senator-designate from New Jersey | |
| Assuming office September 9, 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Phil Murphy |
| Succeeding | Bob Menendez |
| Chief of Staff to the Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office February 4, 2019 – September 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Frangione (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1979 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent[citation needed] |
| Education | Rutgers University (BA) Harvard University (ALM) |
George Samir Helmy (born October 27, 1979) is an American politician and board member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He served as New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's chief of staff from 2019 to 2023. On August 16, 2024, Murphy announced Helmy's appointment to the United States Senate seat that Bob Menendez will vacate on August 20, 2024.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Helmy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on October 27, 1979. He attended Glen Ridge High School. 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 Coptic American.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Helmy worked for UPS as a business operations manager from 2001 to 2013, and as staff assistant and constituent advocate for Senator Frank Lautenberg from 2012 to 2013.[2] He then served as deputy and later state director for Senator Cory Booker before being hired as Governor Phil Murphy's chief of staff in January 2019.[4] He resigned in October of 2021 to join Murphy's reelection campaign[5] before returning to the role 18 days later, after the election.[6] Helmy left the governor's office at the end of September 2023 and was succeeded by NJDOT commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti.[7] After departing the governor's office, he served as executive vice president and chief external affairs and policy officer at RWJBarnabas Health and as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.[3]
U.S. Senate
[edit]The New Jersey Globe reported on August 13, 2024, that Helmy would be appointed to the United States Senate seat vacated by the resignation of Bob Menendez. He is expected to take office on September 9. He is expected to be a caretaker and is not a candidate in the 2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey.[3] Murphy announced Helmy's appointment on August 16.[1] Murphy announced that Helmy would resign in late November, after the 2024 election is certified, so as to appoint the winner of the election, giving them an advantage in seniority.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Fox, Joey (August 16, 2024). "Statements on George Helmy's appointment to the U.S. Senate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
It is an honor to appoint George Helmy, a proven public servant who deeply understands the complexities of Congress, to the United States Senate.
- ^ a b "George Helmy - Previously held position: New Jersey Office of the Governor (Nov. 2021-Sept. 2023) Philip Dunton Murphy (Phil), Chief of Staff". LegiStorm. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c Wildstein, David (August 15, 2024). "George Helmy will be new U.S. Senator from New Jersey". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Murphy Announces George Helmy as Chief of Staff". State of New Jersey. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (October 13, 2021). "Helmy joining Murphy campaign for final stretch, resigning as chief of staff". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Wildstein, David (November 5, 2021). "Helmy is back as Murphy chief of staff". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Murphy Announces Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti As Chief of Staff". NJ.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Eyewitness News ABC7NY (August 16, 2024). LIVE | NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announces replacement for Sen. Bob Menendez. Retrieved August 17, 2024 – via YouTube.
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[edit]- 1979 births
- Living people
- 21st-century New Jersey politicians
- American people of Coptic descent
- American politicians of Middle Eastern descent
- Chiefs of staff to the governor of New Jersey
- Glen Ridge High School alumni
- Harvard Extension School alumni
- People from Jersey City, New Jersey
- People from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey people
- Rutgers University alumni
- United States congressional aides