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Born in Boston and raised in South Jersey, Kim studied political science at the University of Chicago before attending Magdalen College, Oxford. Shortly afterwards, he worked as a civilian advisor at the Department of State, serving in Afghanistan under the Obama Administration. Inspired by Republican attempts to repeal [[Affordable Care Act|Obamacare]], Kim ran against Representative [[Tom MacArthur]] in 2018, defeating him in a close general election. The first Democratic Congressman of [[Korean Americans|Korean descent]], Kim served three terms in the [[United States House of Representatives|House]].
In September 2023, he announced he would run against Senator [[Bob Menendez]], seeking to unseat him in the Democratic primary amidst Federal bribery charges. In the subsequent primary campaign, Menendez declined to run, and Kim initially faced New Jersey First Lady [[Tammy Murphy]] before she dropped out in March 2024. After successfully petitioning to abolish the "[[Elections in New Jersey#County line|county line]]" primary ballots, Kim became the Democratic nominee in the [[2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey]] on 4 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1705658967878230372|user=AndyKimNJ|title=After calls to resign, Senator Menendez said "I am not going anywhere." As a result, I feel compelled to run against him. Not something I expected to do, but NJ deserves better. We cannot jeopardize the Senate or compromise our integrity. Please join me|first=Andy|last=Kim|date=September 23, 2023|access-date=September 23, 2023}}</ref> He will face Menendez, who is running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Bashaw in the general election.
==Early life and career==
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During the campaign, MacArthur sought to portray Kim as a D.C. elitist and outsider. In an ad run by the [[New Jersey Republican Party]], Kim was described as "Real Fishy" in [[Wonton font]] on a picture of dead fish. The ad was criticized for its racial undertones.<ref name=":1" />
The race was considered too close to call on election night, but the next night, an influx of absentee ballots in [[Burlington County, New Jersey|Burlington County]], home to the majority of the district's voters, gave Kim a 2,500-vote lead, prompting him to declare victory.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://whyy.org/articles/kim-leads-macarthur-in-n-j-s-3rd-district-but-final-results-wont-come-until-next-week/|title=Kim declares victory in N.J.'s 3rd district; MacArthur not conceding|author1=Joe Hernandez|publisher=[[WHYY-FM]]|date=November 7, 2018}}</ref> MacArthur conceded eight days later.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.app.com/story/news/politics/2018/11/14/nj-election-results-2018-andy-kim-declared-winner-associated-press/1992845002/|title=NJ election results 2018: MacArthur concedes, Andy Kim wins 3rd District race|website=Asbury Park Press|language=en|access-date=March 16, 2019}}</ref> With a margin of victory of fewer than 4,000 votes, or slightly over 1% of votes cast, this was New Jersey's closest congressional race.<ref name="nyt-maag-24"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey%27s_3rd_Congressional_District_election,_2018|title=New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018|website=Ballotpedia|language=en|access-date=March 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/18/11/07/some-surprises-amid-flips-from-red-to-blue-and-macarthur-kim-still-undecided/|title=Surprises Amid Flips from Red to Blue, and MacArthur-Kim Still Undecided – NJ Spotlight|website=www.njspotlight.com|date=November 7, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2019}}</ref> Kim became the first [[Asian Americans|Asian American]] U.S. representative from New Jersey.<ref name=Wang>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/behind-viral-photo-rep-andy-kim-cleaning-midnight-after-riots-n1253519|title=Behind the viral photo of Rep. Andy Kim cleaning up at midnight after riots |website=NBC News |first=Claire |last=Wang |date=January 8, 2021 |quote=personal belongings strewn across the floor}}</ref>
==== 2020 ====
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====2020 presidential election====
[[File:Congressional stock trading press conference.jpg|thumb|Kim speaking at a press conference supporting a ban on Congressional stock trading in May 2023.]]▼
On January{{nbsp}}7, 2021, after [[2021 United States Electoral College vote count|voting to certify the 2020 presidential election]], Kim gained widespread media attention for a photograph of him cleaning up personal belongings left behind after the [[January 6 United States Capitol attack]].<ref name="Wang" /><ref name="nyt-maag-24"/><ref name="Catalini">{{Cite news |last=Catalini |first=Mike |date=January 7, 2021 |title='What else could I do?' NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol |work=[[Associated Press]] |url=https://apnews.com/article/andy-kim-cleans-capitol-siege-c5a303337cd63e4312ef7e1a17509371 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108224322/https://apnews.com/article/andy-kim-cleans-capitol-siege-c5a303337cd63e4312ef7e1a17509371 |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |quote=Water bottles, clothing, Trump flags, even a U.S. flag littered the ground}}</ref><ref name="Woolston">{{Cite web |last=Woolston |first=George |title='Important for me to just do something': NJ congressman helps clean up Capitol after riots |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/08/rep-andy-kim-helps-clean-rotunda-after-capitol-riots/6605123002/ |website=USA TODAY |quote="I was cleaning up the Capitol because it was the right thing to do. That building deserves to be treated with respect, and yesterday it was desecrated," he continued.}}</ref><ref name="Mishra">{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Stuti |date=January 8, 2021 |title=Photo of lawmaker cleaning up Capitol goes viral |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/andy-kim-capitol-hill-riots-cleaning-photo-b1784255.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/andy-kim-capitol-hill-riots-cleaning-photo-b1784255.html |archive-date=May 7, 2022 |website=The Independent |quote=water bottles littering the ground}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He donated the blue suit he wore in the photo to the [[Smithsonian Institution]], which was collecting items from the riot.<ref name="Yam">{{cite news |last1=Yam |first1=Kimmy |date=July 7, 2021 |title=Congressman seen in viral photo quietly cleaning after Capitol mob donates suit to Smithsonian |work=NBC News |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/congressman-seen-viral-photo-quietly-cleaning-after-capitol-mob-donates-n1273284 |access-date=July 10, 2021}}</ref>
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=== Primary election ===
[[File:Andy Kim February 2024 town hall.jpg|thumb|Kim in February 2024.|left]]
On September{{nbsp}}23, 2023, Kim announced that he would mount a [[primary challenge]] to incumbent Democratic senator [[Bob Menendez]] in the [[2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey|2024 Senate election]], the day after Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges.<ref name="nyt-maag-24">{{cite news |last1=Maag |first1=Christopher |title=Nobody Saw Andy Kim Coming.
Early on in the race he picked up some endorsements, most notably from Senator [[John Fetterman]] of [[Pennsylvania]], various U.S. Representatives such as [[Brendan Boyle]] and [[Grace Meng]] (from Pennsylvania and [[New York (state)|New York]] respectively), along with various local party chapters, mayors and some unions.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Karni |first=Annie |date=January 18, 2024 |title=John Fetterman Endorses Andy Kim in High-Stakes New Jersey Senate Primary |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/18/us/politics/john-fetterman-andy-kim-new-jersey-senate.html |access-date=February 18, 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ASPIRE PAC Endorses Andy Kim for Senate |website=Aspire PAC |url=https://aspirepac.org/2023/11/29/aspire-pac-endorses-andy-kim-for-senate/ |access-date=February 18, 2024}}</ref> Additionally, he was endorsed by former National Security Advisor [[Susan Rice]] and former New Jersey Congressman [[Tom Malinowski]]; both had worked with Kim during his time at the [[United States Department of State|State Department]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=January 7, 2024 |title=Susan Rice endorses Andy Kim for U.S. Senate |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/susan-rice-endorses-andy-kim-for-u-s-senate/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Rep. Tom Malinowski endorses Rep. Andy Kim for Senate. Here's why |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/01/24/nj-andy-kim-endorsed-tom-malinowski-election-menendez-charges/72323816007/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=North Jersey Media Group |language=en-US}}</ref> When Kim was endorsed by the [[College Democrats of America|College Democrats]] of New Jersey, they were reportedly pressured to endorse Murphy instead. Kim criticized these efforts, stating "We seek fairness in our democracy and must not deviate when it advantages us."<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Houghtaling |first1=Ellie Quinlan |last2=Otten |first2=Tori |last3=Houghtaling |first3=Ellie Quinlan |last4=Otten |first4=Tori |last5=Houghtaling |first5=Ellie Quinlan |last6=Otten |first6=Tori |last7=Houghtaling |first7=Ellie Quinlan |last8=Houghtaling |first8=Ellie Quinlan |last9=Otten |first9=Tori |date=November 1, 2022 |title=How New Jersey College Democrats Were Threatened Over a Primary Endorsement |url=https://newrepublic.com/post/178273/new-jersey-college-democrats-threatened-primary-endorsement-kim |access-date=February 18, 2024 |magazine=The New Republic |issn=0028-6583}}</ref> He later accused "party elites" of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" in the election.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McDonald |first=Terrence T. |date=January 29, 2024 |title=For Andy Kim, it's him vs. 'party elites' in battle for U.S. Senate seat |url=https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/01/29/for-andy-kim-its-him-vs-party-elites-in-battle-for-u-s-senate-seat/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |newspaper=New Jersey Monitor |language=en-US}}</ref> The [[National Organization for Women]] (NOW) endorsed Kim over Murphy in late February.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=February 25, 2024 |title=NOW endorses Andy Kim for U.S. Senate |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/now-endorses-andy-kim-for-u-s-senate/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Andy Kim speaking in March 2024.png|thumb|245x245px|Kim speaking in March 2024.]]
After Murphy declined to participate in what would have been the first primary debate, Kim discussed his candidacy and platform alone with the ''New Jersey Globe'' on February{{nbsp}}4.<ref>{{Citation |title=Meet the Candidates: Rep. Andy Kim | date=February 5, 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcCI7W-HxcU |access-date=February 18, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The two debated on February 18, in a live streamed event again hosted by the ''New Jersey Globe''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=New Jersey Globe |date=January 25, 2024 |title=Andy Kim, Tammy Murphy will debate on February 18 |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/fl/kim-murphy-will-debate-on-february-18/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Meet the Candidates: Rep. Andy Kim | date=February 18, 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV7m2NV9Y_0 |access-date=February 19, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Polls conducted since October showed Kim maintaining a lead over Murphy with a plurality of support. On February{{nbsp}}10, Kim secured New Jersey's [[Monmouth County, New Jersey|Monmouth County]] Democratic Party nomination, the first in the state, having won the county convention with 265 votes to 181 for Murphy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2024 |title=Kim Wins Monmouth |url=https://www.insidernj.com/kim-wins-monmouth/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Insider NJ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Daniel |date=February 10, 2024 |title=Andy Kim sinks first lady Tammy Murphy in NJ Senate race's first Democratic convention |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/10/andy-kim-tammy-murphy-nj-convention-00140832 |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}</ref> The result was seen as an upset, as it was Murphy's home county, and various county officials had already endorsed her.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=February 10, 2024 |title=Nine takeways on Andy Kim's big Monmouth convention win |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/nine-takeways-on-andy-kims-big-monmouth-convention-win/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> Kim later won the endorsement of his home county of [[Burlington County, New Jersey|Burlington]] in February{{nbsp}}24 with 90% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=February 24, 2024 |title=Kim sweeps convention vote in Burlington County, his home and political base |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kim-sweeps-convention-vote-in-burlington-county-his-home-and-political-base/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2024 |title=Andy Kim wins another county Democratic endorsement in blowout over NJ first lady Murphy |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/24/andy-kim-burlington-county-democratic-endorsement-00143081 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}</ref> Ultimately, Kim would win 17 of the 19 county line endorsements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2024-03-27 |title=Kim will run off-the-line in Camden County |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kim-will-run-off-the-line-in-camden-county/ |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>
On February{{nbsp}}26, Kim's legal team filed a federal lawsuit in the District Court of New Jersey, seeking the abolition of the [[Elections in New Jersey#County line|"county line"]] ballot system, being joined by opponents Patricia Campos-Medina and Larry Hamm.<ref name="nyt-maag-24" /> Kim referred to the system as "unconstitutional" and sought a general redesign of ballots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Nick |date=2024-02-26 |title=Andy Kim sues over ballot design ahead of New Jersey Senate primary |url=https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4489633-andy-kim-new-jersey-senate-primary/ |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=The Hill |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2024-03-25 |title=Campos-Medina, Hamm call on Kim to reject county lines |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/campos-medina-hamm-call-on-kim-to-reject-county-lines/ |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> After Murphy dropped out of the race, Kim said he would continue his efforts against the county line procedure.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2024-03-24 |title=With Murphy out of the race, Kim still supports ending the county line |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/with-murphy-out-of-the-race-kim-still-supports-ending-the-county-line/ |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Politico]]'' reported Kim would stand to benefit from the line due to a lack of serious opposition, but the lawsuit went forward.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Daniel |date=March 24, 2024 |title=Andy Kim still wants to end New
On March{{nbsp}}24, 2024, Murphy announced that she was suspending her campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2024 |title=NJ first lady Tammy Murphy ends Senate campaign, paving way for Andy Kim |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/24/nj-first-lady-tammy-murphy-to-end-senate-campaign-to-replace-bob-menendez-00148728 |access-date=24 March 2024 |website=Politico}}</ref> In his statement after Murphy announced she was dropping out, Kim asked supporters to show respect to his former rival, and reminded them that “we are all a part of something bigger than all of us.” After Murphy’s campaign suspension, Kim is considered a presumptive nominee, and many predicted an easy victory in the general election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prater |first=Nia |date=2024-03-25 |title=What We Know About Andy Kim, New
On June 4, Kim won the Democratic primary, defeating Patricia Campos-Medina and Larry Hamm with 75% of the vote.<ref>{{Cite news |
=== General election ===
The same day as the primary, incumbent Senator [[Bob Menendez]], who is still on trial for bribery, filed to run for re-election in the general election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-06-03 |title=Menendez will file independent re-election bid |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/menendez-will-file-independent-re-election-bid/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> Although still a registered Democrat, Menendez will appear on the ballot as an independent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradner |first=Gregory Krieg, Eric |date=2024-06-03 |title=Menendez files as independent candidate in New Jersey Senate race {{!}} CNN Politics |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/03/politics/bob-menendez-new-jersey-senate-independent/index.html |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> Curtis Bashaw, a real estate developer and former director of the [[Casino Reinvestment Development Authority]], won the Republican primary on 7 June. Upon winning his primary, Kim criticized Menendez for running, and attacked Bashaw for his endorsement of [[Donald Trump]] in the [[2024 United States presidential election|presidential election]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=A. B. C. |title=Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/kim-bashaw-win-new-jersey-primaries-senate-seat-110843215 |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-06-06 |title=Andy Kim is ready for Bashaw because he's beaten similar candidates three times |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/andy-kim-is-ready-for-bashaw-because-hes-beaten-similar-candidates-three-times/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>
By July, Kim had raised more than $9 million for his campaign, with 94% of donations being $100 or less.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-07-09 |title=Kim has raised a monstrous $9 million for Senate bid after a strong Q2 |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kim-has-raised-a-monstrous-9-million-for-senate-bid-after-a-strong-q2/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> On 9 July, he voiced concerns over President [[Joe Biden|Biden]]'s age and his presidential campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2024-07-09 |title=Andy Kim says he has 'concerns' about Biden as Dem nominee |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/andy-kim-says-he-has-concerns-about-biden-as-dem-nominee/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>
Menendez was found guilty on all counts in his corruption trial on 16 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-16 |title=Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in corruption trial |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/democratic-sen-bob-menendez-found-guilty-counts-corruption-charges-rcna159955 |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> Kim once again urged Menendez to resign. Both him and Republican opponent Bashaw called the conviction a “sad day for New Jersey."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-07-16 |title=Kim repeats call for Menendez resignation |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kim-repeats-call-for-menendez-resignation/ |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> Kim said that he would accept an invitation to be appointed to the [[United States Senate|Senate]] by [[Governor of New Jersey|Governor]] [[Phil Murphy]], were Menendez to resign or be expelled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2024-07-16 |title=Kim says he’d accept Senate appointment if Menendez departs |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/kim-says-hed-accept-senate-appointment-if-menendez-departs/ |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Political positions ==
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Kim is a member of the [[Congressional Progressive Caucus]].<ref name="caucuses" />
Kim supports providing aid to the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine|Ukrainian military]] amidst the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]] that has been ongoing since February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where NJ's congressional delegation stands on Ukraine, Israel and the South China Sea |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/04/nj-politics-ukraine-israel-south-china-sea/72042697007/ |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=North Jersey Media Group |language=en-US}}</ref> Kim referred to the [[Death of Alexei Navalny|death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny]] as a [[murder]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 16, 2024 |title=Congressman Andy Kim's Statement on the Murder of Alexei Navalny {{!}} Representative Andy Kim |url=http://kim.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-kim-s-statement-on-the-murder-of-alexei-navalny |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=kim.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> He called the 2023 [[American–Japanese–Korean trilateral pact|Camp David Principles]] between the US, [[Japan]], and [[South Korea]] ‘historic’.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2023 |title=Congressman Andy Kim's Statement on the Trilateral Summit with South Korea and Japan {{!}} Representative Andy Kim |url=http://kim.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-kim-s-statement-on-the-trilateral-summit-with-south-korea-and-japan |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=kim.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> Kim voted in favor of three military aid package supplementals for [[Ukraine]], [[Israel]], and [[Taiwan]] respectively in April 2024, along with most Democrats.<ref>{{Cite web |
When ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' (1973) was [[Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization|overturned]] by the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] in 2022, Kim said he was "outraged" by the decision, referring to it as an "injustice".<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2022 |title=Congressman Kim Votes to Pass Bills to Protect Women's Healthcare Rights in Wake of Supreme Court Decision {{!}} Representative Andy Kim |url=http://kim.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kim-votes-to-pass-bills-to-protect-women-s-healthcare-rights-in-wake-of-supreme-court-decision |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=kim.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, he said he would vote to codify reproductive rights into federal law. Kim has described himself as "proudly pro-choice", and believes reproductive healthcare is an "essential human right".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reproductive Rights |url=http://www.andykim.com/issues/reproductive-rights/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=www.andykim.com |language=en}}</ref> In late December 2022, Kim voted in favor of the [[Respect for Marriage Act]] enshrining [[Interracial marriage|interracial]] and [[Same-sex marriage in the United States|same-sex marriage]] protections into federal law.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2022 |title=Congressman Kim Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality into Law {{!}} Representative Andy Kim |url=http://kim.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kim-votes-to-enshrine-marriage-equality-into-law |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=kim.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> He co-sponsored the [[Equality Act (United States)|Equality Act]], which would guarantee civil rights protections, amend existing civil rights law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected statuses, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in public spaces.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LGBTQ+ |url=http://www.andykim.com/issues/LGBTQ+/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=www.andykim.com |language=en}}</ref> Kim has also attended [[Pride parade|pride parades]] across New Jersey.<ref>{{Cite web |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/RepAndyKimNJ/status/1536409981574074369 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=x.com |url=https://x.com/AndyKimNJ/status/1797337884963299753 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref>
While Kim supports [[Universal health care|universal healthcare]], he is open to different options, such as [[Single-payer healthcare|single-payer]] or multi-payer systems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Biryukov |first=Nikita |date=2024-02-19 |title=Tammy Murphy taps Medicare for all to tout progressive credentials in U.S. Senate race • New Jersey Monitor |url=https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/02/19/tammy-murphy-taps-medicare-for-all-to-tout-progressive-credentials-in-u-s-senate-race/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=New Jersey Monitor |language=en-US}}</ref>
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He said the Supreme Court's 2010 decision in ''[[Citizens United v. FEC|Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]]'' "significantly damaged democracy", and supports overturning it.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1749710753274241079 |user=AndyKimNJ
|title=. 14 yrs ago the Supreme Court ruled on the Citizens United decision, one of the most consequential actions that significantly damaged democracy by flooding dark money and super-charging corporate influence. To fix our democracy, we must work to overcome and overturn this decision.}}</ref> He has been endorsed by the [[End Citizens United]] political action committee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Joey |date=2023-09-25 |title=End Citizens United backs Kim for Senate |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/end-citizens-united-backs-kim-for-senate/ |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref> The group also launched several ads for his 2024 Senate campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wildstein |first=David |date=2024-04-30 |title=End Citizens United launches new ad for Andy Kim |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/end-citizens-united-launches-new-ad-for-andy-kim/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=New Jersey Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Kim has to raise servicemember pay every year through the [[National Defense Authorization Act|NDAA]], and supports doubling funding for veteran suicide prevention and outreach programs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Serving Our Veterans, Servicemembers & Military Families |url=http://www.andykim.com/issues/veterans/ |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=www.andykim.com |language=en}}</ref>
Kim supports banning members of Congress from trading stock, saying in December 2021 that he "disagree[d] strongly" with speaker [[Nancy Pelosi]], who defended the practice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MARCOS |first=CRISTINA |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Pelosi faces pushback over stock trade defense |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/house/586499-pelosi-faces-pushback-over-stock-trade-defense/}}</ref> He also supports ending the filibuster in the United States Senate.<ref name="nyt-maag-24" />
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