 Pallone also endorsed Frank Lautenberg over Congressman Rob Andrews.On January 3, 2013, it was revealed that Pallone was considering another bid for the Senate should Senator Frank Lautenberg elect not to pursue another term in office in 2014.On June 9, 2013, Pallone said he was officially in the race to fill Lautenberg's Senate seat, due to the Senator's death, and could win the Democratic primary against Newark Mayor Cory Booker by running on his progressive congressional record.