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Governor-elect Sherrill Statement on the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act
12/18/2025Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill released the following statement regarding congressional approval of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Governor-elect Sherrill Announces Inauguration Ceremony
12/18/2025Sherrill, Caldwell Swearing-In Will Take Place at NJPAC in Newark
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ICYMI: Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s “Bold” and “Veteran” Pick for Attorney General Earns Bipartisan Praise
12/16/2025Jen Davenport vowed to tackle affordability, take on Trump, and deliver for New Jerseyans
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: New Jersey Leaders Applaud Governor-elect Sherrill’s Attorney General Nomination
12/15/2025Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s announcement that she will be nominating Jen Davenport to be New Jersey’s next Attorney General has been met with praise and accolades from leaders across the state. Jen Davenport is known as a tough prosecutor who cares deeply about public service, justice, and fairness, and has a long record of bringing people together to find common-sense solutions that keep people safe. Take a look at what New Jersey leaders are saying:
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Jennifer Davenport as Attorney General Nominee
12/15/2025Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her nominee to be the next Attorney General of New Jersey. Like Gov.-elect Sherrill, Davenport is a life-long public servant and has dedicated her career to upholding the law. With over 15 years of law enforcement experience at the state and federal level, Davenport has earned the respect of both fellow law enforcement professionals and the communities she's worked to serve.
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Trump’s Lawless Executive Order Prohibiting State-Based Artificial Intelligence Regulation
12/11/2025“I oppose the president’s executive order that will make it harder for states like New Jersey to rein in Big Tech and protect our kids online with common-sense guardrails. Once again, the President is taking what should be a bipartisan issue and turning his back on the American people to curry favor with Big Tech CEOs.
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill
12/9/2025“I ran on accountability and transparency and was clear that I would not support any effort to weaken oversight. I look forward to working with the Legislature to deliver effective, accountable government for the people of New Jersey on the mandate they gave us.”
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Alina Habba Resigning as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
12/8/2025“Alina Habba was completely unqualified to lead the U.S Attorneys’ Office for the District of New Jersey, where I once served. She explicitly politicized the office, weaponized it against the president’s perceived political opponents, and unlawfully stayed in this role until she was finally removed by the courts
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on The Federal Government Ending the Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns
12/8/2025“Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continue to put public health and our kids' lives at risk by taking advice from social media. Overturning recommendations for children and newborns that have prevented some of the worst and most fatal childhood diseases is dangerous.
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Secretary of Education’s Partisan Visit to New Jersey
12/5/2025“New Jersey has an important role to play celebrating the nation’s 250th and I look forward to embracing that opportunity as governor. It’s clear, however, that Sec. McMahon’s so-called ‘History Rocks!’ visit does not intend to celebrate the values of our country and Constitution; instead, it politicizes New Jersey public schools with a mandatory school assembly sponsored by far-right organizations that promote an extreme MAGA agenda. It is entirely inappropriate, violates parents’ rights, and our kids deserve better. At a minimum, the Secretary of Education should prioritize ensuring that all of our kids get a great education, not defunding public schools, robbing New Jerseyans of our tax dollars, and jeopardizing our children’s future.”
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Department Of Defense Inspector General Report
12/4/2025“I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: Pete Hegseth is wholly unfit to lead the Department of Defense and should resign or be fired immediately. His reckless decision to use Signal to share classified information not only broke the law but put the mission and U.S. pilots’ lives in danger. Our armed forces deserve better than his masterclass in incompetence.”
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Names Kellie Doucette as New Jersey’s First Chief Operating Officer
12/2/2025Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill today announced that Kellie Doucette will serve as New Jersey’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a newly created role designed to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability across state government.
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Governor-elect Sherrill Announces Transition Local Government Advisory Group
12/2/2025Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced a bipartisan Local Government Advisory Group that will advise the Gubernatorial Transition. The group is made up of elected officials from across New Jersey who will lend their expertise and perspective to the Transition Action Teams to ensure that local communities across the state have a voice in the upcoming Administration.
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale G. Caldwell as New Jersey’s Next Secretary of State
12/1/2025Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale G. Caldwell visited Delta’s Restaurant in New Brunswick to announce that Dr. Caldwell will serve as New Jersey’s next Secretary of State, bringing decades of leadership experience in public service, education, economic development, and nonprofit management to the role.
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Accountability and Oversight
11/26/2025“I am opposed to efforts that weaken essential accountability and oversight, including with our watchdog agencies that root out government corruption, waste, and abuse. I will not weigh in on pending legislation as it changes, is amended, and moves through the legislature. But let me be clear: I know from both my service in the Navy and as a federal prosecutor that strong accountability and oversight are essential to ensuring good governance and public trust. The people of New Jersey deserve nothing less – and that’s what my administration will deliver.”
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Transition Task Force
11/26/2025Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill today launched the third component of the transition’s policy process with an Interdisciplinary Task Force, bringing together voices from across New Jersey — representing a cross-section of stakeholders including labor, business, veterans, the environment, healthcare, education, and more.
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell on the Passing of Bishop Reginald Jackson
11/26/2025“We are heartbroken by the passing of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson — a towering moral force and one of New Jersey’s most influential faith leaders. His voice, his courage, and his unwavering commitment to justice strengthened communities across our state and far beyond.
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La gobernadora electa Mikie Sherrill lanza encuesta pública para incluir las opiniones de los residentes en las prioridades de su transición
11/26/2025El Equipo de Transición invita a todas las comunidades a ayudar a definir una agenda para un gobierno más accesible, económico y eficiente
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Launches Public Survey to Gather Input from New Jerseyans on Transition Priorities
11/25/2025Transition Team Invites Residents Across the State to Help Shape the Agenda for a More Affordable, Responsive, and Effective New Jersey Government
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Regarding the Trump Administration’s Attack on Senator Mark Kelly
11/24/2025“This is another abuse of power by the most incompetent and unfit Secretary of Defense in our nation's history. Sen. Mark Kelly – a New Jersey native and fellow U.S. Navy veteran ...
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Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell Appoints Nabila Baptiste as Chief of Staff
11/24/2025Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell today announced the appointment of Nabila Baptiste as his incoming Chief of Staff, a key leadership role as the Sherrill-Caldwell administration prepares to take office in January.
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MISSION TO DELIVER: Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces First Phase of Innovative Transition Committees with Action Teams
11/21/2025Policy experts and Everyday New Jerseyans will work with the Sherrill-Caldwell Transition to Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life
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ICYMI: Governor-elect Sherrill Hits Ground Running with Transition
11/14/2025Following a decisive victory, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill got right to work for the people of New Jersey. In the days since the election, the Gov.-elect has named key hires for the transition and her administration’s leadership team, visited New Jersey communities, and engaged the people of New Jersey in the transition as she prepares to take office and hit the ground running on Day One.
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Attends Livingston Veterans Day Ceremony
11/11/2025Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attended a Veterans Day Ceremony in Livingston to honor the generations of veterans from New Jersey and across the country who have served our nation, risking their lives to keep us safe at home and defend our democracy overseas.
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Statement by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
11/10/2025Today, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill released the following statement after Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she would not seek re-election
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Sherrill Transition Announces Temporary Transition Website, Resume Submission Portal
11/7/2025Portal allows New Jerseyans to get involved and apply to serve in the new administration
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell as Chair and Kellie Doucette as Executive Director of Gubernatorial Transition Team
11/7/2025Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill today announced that Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell will serve as Chair of her Gubernatorial Transition Team, and Kellie Doucette will serve as the team’s Executive Director.
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Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Announces Chief of Staff and Chief Counsel
11/6/2025“As we hit the ground running for New Jersey, I am excited to announce that Alex Ball will be my Chief of Staff, and Tim Lydon will serve as Chief Counsel. ..."
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