State of New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill

Welcome to the Governor's Office

Governor Mikie Sherrill

Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

On a Mission to Deliver for You

Mikie Sherrill is proud to serve as New Jersey’s 57th governor. As your governor, she will be relentlessly focused on lowering costs, taking care of our kids, and delivering transparency and accountability from Trenton. This is your government, and it should work for you.

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About the Governor

Mikie Sherrill

U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, wife, and mother of four kids – Mikie Sherrill ran for governor to make life easier and more affordable for Garden State families. Her career has been defined by service to her country and New Jersey, and she previously served in Congress representing New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.

News

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Governor Sherrill Announces Jill Hirsch’s Appointment to Serve as President and CEO of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority

Hirsch is a distinguished attorney who most recently served as statewide Political Director and co-lead of the coordinated campaign that helped elect Sherrill and Democrats up and down the ticket.

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Media Advisory: Thursday, January 22, Governor Codey to Lie in State in New Jersey State House Rotunda

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, members of the public are invited to pay their respects to former Governor Richard J. Codey in the New Jersey State House Rotunda, where he will lie in state.

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Issues Six Executive Orders on Day One

Sherrill Takes Historic Executive Action to Lower Costs, Strengthen Online Safety and Kids’ Mental Health, and Boost Effectiveness and Accountability in State Government