The first lady of N.J. talks about why she dropped out of the U.S. Senate race

Republican Jack Ciattarelli came close to defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021. He has launched a third straight bid to lead New Jersey in a bid to replace Murphy. Ciattarani has launched his third straight run for governor in New Jersey. He says he will challenge Murphy in 2020.

N.J. first lady Tammy Murphy dropped out of U.S. Senate race. Murphy says her goals going forward are to continue fight for affordability and reproductive rights. Murphy: "I want to continue fighting for affordability, reproductive rights" Murphy: I want to keep fighting for women's rights and affordability.

Tammy Murphy says her goals going forward are to continue fight for affordability and reproductive rights. N.J. first lady Tammy Murphy dropped out of U.S. Senate race in New Jersey. Murphy says she wants to continue fighting for affordability, reproductive rights and affordability. Murphy: "I want to keep fighting for women's rights"

The Garden State's machine politics was the real loser in this year's primaries. Tammy Murphy’s failed Senate campaign is the real loss in New Jersey politics, says CNN.com's John Sutter. Sutter: New Jersey's political machine politics is a big problem for Murphy.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. Senate. Murphy suspended her campaign Sunday. Murphy is the first lady of New Jersey to run for Senate seat in the state. Murphy: "I'm not going to be a politician. I'm not a politician," says Murphy.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Robert Menendez. Democratic Sen. Menendez faces federal corruption charges. Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign as he faces corruption charges against him. Murphy will run to replace Menendez as he is charged with bribery and other crimes.

New Jersey's First Lady, Tammy Murphy, has suspended her campaign for Senate amid federal corruption charges facing Senator Robert Menendez. Menendez is accused of corruption charges against him. New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign amid the federal corruption case. Murphy is the wife of Senator Menendez, who is facing corruption charges.

New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy suspends campaign to fill U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Menendez. Sen. Menendez announced he would not be running as a Democrat. Murphy suspended her run over the weekend after Menendez's decision to not run for a Democratic seat.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces she'll withdraw from Democratic Senate primary. Murphy will likely be the Democratic candidate for the Democratic Senate seat in New Jersey's Democratic Senate. Democratic Rep. Murphy is expected to take the seat in the next month's race. Murphy is the first lady of New Jersey to be elected to the Senate.

Tammy Murphy was campaigning for Bob Menendez’s seat and her exit leaves Andy Kim as clear winner for Democratic nomination. Andy Kim is likely to win the Democratic nomination for Menendez's seat in New Jersey's Senate seat. Murphy: 'It's time to unify, not divide'

New Jersey first lady's dropout likely clears the way for Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary to replace Bob Menendez. Menendez is facing federal corruption charges. Kim is expected to face a primary challenge to replace Menendez in the Senate in June. Kim will likely face a tough primary battle to replace the senator.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Robert Menendez. Democratic Sen. Menendez faces federal corruption charges. Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign as he faces corruption charges against him. Murphy will run to replace Menendez as he is charged with bribery and other crimes.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is suspending her Senate campaign. Murphy announced Sunday that she will not run for the Senate in New Jersey. Murphy is the first lady of New Jersey and the mother of four. Murphy has been in the Senate for 18 years, but is not seeking re-election.

Tammy Murphy was running to replace embattled senator and fellow Democrat Bob Menendez. Murphy's decision to drop out clears the way for Rep. Andy Kim in the primary on June 4. Rep. Kim will face Murphy in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat.

Tammy Murphy suspended her bid for U.S. Senate on Sunday. Her campaign was criticized for allegedly being nepotistic, considering her position as wife of Governor Phil Murphy. New Jersey's first lady is the wife of Gov. Phil Murphy, who is also the governor of New Jersey.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspended her run for U.S. Senate. The move comes after embattled Sen. Bob Menendez announced he would not be running as a Democrat. Sen. Menendez has been accused of corruption in the past. Murphy: "I'm not going to run for a Democrat. I'm not a Democrat."

NJ first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. Senate. Murphy made the announcement on X on Sunday night, days after embattled Sen. Bob Menendez announced he would not be running as a Democrat. Menendez has been accused of corruption in the past.