Kim, Healey React To Their NJ Third District Win

SOUTH JERSEY — Incumbent and Democrat Andy Kim will square off against Republican challenger Bob Healey in November in the race for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Below are the unofficial results for New Jersey District 3 primary as of 4:35 p.m. Wednesday and with roughly 85 percent of the vote counted:

Democrats

Andy Kim: 36,501 votes (92.9 percent)

Rueven Hendler: 2,797 votes (7.1 percent)

Republican

Bob Healey: 16,871 votes (52.8 percent)

Ian Smith: 12,242 votes (38.3 percent)

Nicholas Ferrara: 2,817 votes (8.8 percent)

Results remain unofficial until they are certified.

Kim told Patch he was ready to tackle the serious issues of the day.

"These are tough times for our nation, and I believe these challenges call on all of us to earnestly work together to build unity," he said Wednesday morning. "I am ready to roll up my sleeves to build a diverse and strong coalition to do this hard work for this community and country that has given me and my family so much."

In a statement released after his victory, Healey challenged Kim to a series of debates that discuss the differences between the two men.

"I am beginning this campaign by challenging Andy to join me for ten town-hall style debates between now and Election Day where we can respectfully debate the key issues," Healey said.

The general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a new quote from Healey.

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