Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw clashed over abortion and immigration Sunday in their first debate for New Jersey’s Senate seat, open this year after Bob Menendez’s conviction on bribery charges and resignation.

Republican Curtis Bashaw is one of two candidates vying to succeed Bob Menendez, who resigned following his conviction on bribery charges in July Mike Catalini/AP Photo A Senate debate between Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw turned ...

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw have met in their first debate for New Jersey’s Senate seat

Republican New Jersey Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw freezes during a debate against his Democrat opponent, Rep. Andy Kim. (via New Jersey Globe)

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw have met in their first debate for New Jersey’s Senate seat. The spot is open this year after Bob Menendez’s conviction on bribery charges and resignation.

New Jersey's Republican Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw was debating against Democrat Andy Kim on Sunday when he suddenly froze. "We need to make sure that we are dealing with affordability in a sensible way,