Sherrill calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor after allegations

Molly ParksSeptember 24, 2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) has called for her 2025 running mate, Lieutenant Governor Dale caldwell, to resign following the release of an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct.The investigation revealed that Caldwell engaged in serious and repeated violations of state policy and failed to fulfill his responsibilities. Sherrill has given him until the following day to resign from his position.The accompanying content also includes promotional material encouraging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for full access to news, analysis, and commentary, with options for existing members to log in and facts about subscription benefits and cancelation policies.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) called for her 2025 running mate, Democratic Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, to resign from her administration after the results of an investigation into his alleged inappropriate sexual misconduct were released Thursday.

“The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office,” Sherrill said in a statement released Thursday. “I’m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so.”