Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Hugin reacted cautiously to Monday’s news that President Donald J. Trump had tapped Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his choice to fill a vacancy on the United States Supreme Court.

“Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a highly qualified individual and I look forward to the Senate’s comprehensive review of his record and qualifications,” Hugin said.

“As with any important decision, especially one involving a nominee to the Supreme Court, I would reserve judgement until I had all the relevant facts and done my own research. It’s disappointing to see career politicians like Bob Menendez denounce nominees before they’ve even been named or gone through the rigorous confirmation process.”