Amy Kennedy becomes first Camelot wife to run for elected office

Amy Kennedy, wife of former Democratic Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island, is running for Congress.

Kennedy, 44, announced Monday she was contesting the Democratic nomination in a south New Jersey congressional district where the couple now live in what is her first foray into federal politics. The traditionally Republican seat, which covers Atlantic City, is currently held by Rep. Jeff Van Drew, 66, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who switched parties in December over President Trump’s impeachment.