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New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign

Washington Post Politics Friday 25 September 2026, 01:08 UTC By Amy B Wang, Karen Tumulty 1 min read
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) has called on her lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign after an independent investigation found Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. Democracy Dies in Darkness New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign An investigation found Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He has denied allegations of misconduct.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) has called on her lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign after an independent investigation found Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. Democracy Dies in Darkness New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign An investigation found Dale Caldwell sexually harassed a woman and violated state ethics rules. He has denied allegations of misconduct. Sherrill said Caldwell had until Friday to step down.
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