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NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill (left) and Acting Secretary of State Shirley Emehelu. Credit: NJ PEN.

Sherrill Accepts Caldwell’s Resignation, Names Comptroller Emehelu Acting Secretary of State

Hours after calling for her lieutenant governor to step down over reported ethical lapses, Governor Mikie Sherrill said his departure from office ‘will allow us to move forward with important work serving the people of our state.’ The governor expects to replace Caldwell within 45 days. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

By Matt Skoufalos | September 25, 2026
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