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Mikie Sherrill

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Mikie Sherrill is the Democratic governor of New Jersey. She previously represented New Jersey's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Her earlier career included service as a Navy helicopter pilot and work as a federal prosecutor.

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What we have documented

We have documented 3 statements by Mikie Sherrill, in 3 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Mikie Sherrill

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Mikie Sherrill

Role at the time: Governor of New Jersey

Condemned

Statement summary

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls Trump's diesel deal with Putin corrupt and illegal and says she is evaluating options to stop a Russian diesel cargo from arriving at a New Jersey port.

“Make no mistake: Trump’s diesel deal with Putin is corrupt and illegal, and I am evaluating options to stop it from arriving at a port in New Jersey”
Open source (opens in a new tab)The Washington Sun: Trump aides press U.S. firms to accept Russian dieselFull article, October 29, 2026
Why we used this label

The case asks whether the U.S. should ease sanctions on Russian diesel to lower fuel prices. Sherrill calls the deal corrupt and illegal and says she is looking for ways to block a delivery, which rejects the easing.

Read statementFull case: Should the U.S. lift sanctions on Russian diesel to bring down fuel prices?
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Mikie Sherrill

Role at the time: Governor of New Jersey, in an official statement and X post

Condemned

Response to this claim

Lt. Gov. Caldwell's resignation is "necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents" because the investigation substantiated serious, repeated violations of state policy.

“The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office. I’m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so. … These violations substantiated in the investigation reflect a pattern of behavior that does not meet the standards of this Administration. The ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings. The substantiated finding of sexual harassment is extremely troubling. … As a former federal prosecutor, I’m committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly. This investigation was thorough and impartial. It was initiated by the Chief Ethics Officer and conducted by a respected former state Attorney General. … The Lieutenant Governor’s resignation is necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Governor Sherrill Releases Report on Investigation into Lieutenant Governor Caldwell, Calls for Resignation · Office of the Governor of New JerseyFull statement, posted September 24, 2026
Why we used this label

Relative to the report's findings and the call for Caldwell's resignation, Sherrill adopts the findings, says they reflect a pattern of behavior, and says his resignation is "necessary." She expressly criticizes the conduct and demands his departure, so condemns applies rather than a challenge to how the conduct is characterized.

Read statementFull case: Should Dale Caldwell resign as New Jersey's lieutenant governor after the investigation's findings?
Portrait of Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Role at the time: U.S. representative for New Jersey's 11th District and candidate for governor

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Sherrill defended funding for automated license plate readers and described them as effective tools against auto theft and violent crime.

“one of the most effective tools we have to bring down violent crime rates”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Sherrill defends federal funding for license plate readersOriginal post, August 8, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.; accompanying second post
Why we used this label

Relative to continued networked ALPR use, Sherrill endorses the technology and its public funding.

Read statementFull case: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?

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