TRENTON (AP) — The wife of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey will raise money for his successor even though she initially campaigned against him.

Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, seated, right, widow of the late New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, is presented a U.S. flag by Army Major Gen., Michael S. Linnington, left, kneeling, during burial services at Arlington National in Arlington, Va
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, seated, right, widow of the late New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg, is presented a U.S. flag by Army Major Gen., Michael S. Linnington, left, kneeling, during burial services at Arlington National in Arlington, Va (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais).
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Booker won the seat in October and is seeking a full-term against Republican Jeff Bell in November.

Lautenberg's family supported U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone in last year's primary against Booker. Lautenberg's son, Josh, said he thought Booker was more concerned with his celebrity status than doing the job that his father did for the state.

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