Mikie Sherrill
Governor
Democrat
New Jersey
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About
Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill is an American politician, former naval officer, and former federal prosecutor serving since 2026 as the 57th governor of New Jersey. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
This seat isn't on the 2026 ballot; the current term ends Jan 15, 2030.
Veto override: 2/3 of members elected in each chamber
Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026
Executive Record
This term, since 2026Latest executive orders
- No. 26|9.29.26The State of Emergency declared pursuant to Executive Order No. 25 (2026) is terminated effective 6:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
- No. 25|9.25.26Declares that certain counties within the State of New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency, effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026
- No. 24|9.24.26The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, September 25, 2026, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated and proud public servant, Senator Barry Tallman Parker.
- No. 23|9.10.26The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and all public buildings during appropriate hours on Friday, September 11, 2026, in recognition and in mourning of the victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001, including those from our home State.
- No. 22|8.31.26Executive Order No. 22 formally continues the Judicial Advisory Panel, which assists the Governor in evaluating candidates for appointment to the Superior Court of New Jersey and Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- No. 21|7.17.26The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, July 17, 2026, in recognition and mourning of a courageous public servant, Firefighter Robert W. Reider, III.
- No. 20|6.30.26The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in recognition and mourning of the United States Representative Frank Joseph Guarini, Jr.
- No. 19|6.15.26Directs Executive Branch agencies to report on Junk Fees
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In the news
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES7d ago
New Jersey politics shaken as governor seeks lieutenant governor’s resignation
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES10d ago
New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigns amid sexual harassment findings
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2d ago
Law lets top Rutgers Health officials hide pay from private hospital
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES10d ago
Watch Gov. Sherrill's announcement on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell live
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES10d ago
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign over ethics report findings
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES4d ago
Former N.J. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces another investigation into his conduct
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES4d ago
Mikie Sherrill is less popular in South Jersey than she is in the rest of the state, new poll finds
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES4d ago
What New Jersey thinks of Gov. Mikie Sherrill 8 months in (and after Caldwell debacle)
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES4d ago
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has set an ethical example for a corrupt era | Editorial
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