Democrat Andy Kim has made history as the first Korean American senator in U.S. history, following a decisive victory over Republican Curtis Bashaw in New Jersey. Kim, who won by a strong margin on Tuesday,

Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim was elected Tuesday to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw for the seat that opened when Bob Menendez resigned this year after his federal conviction on bribery charges.

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw are running for the seat vacated by convicted Sen. Bob Menendez.