Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor

U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, wife, and mother of four kids – Mikie Sherrill proudly serves New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District and is running 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.

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In 2023, Mikie was named the most effective New Jersey House lawmaker by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking for her years of work delivering on the concerns of Garden State residents.&nbsp;

<h3>U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, wife, and mother of four kids – Mikie Sherrill proudly serves New Jersey in Congress and is running 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.</h3><h3>Mikie was inspired to join the military by her grandfather, a World War II veteran.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/af7cee32-71b0-4b0e-a66f-16cf956fbbcc/af7cee32-71b0-4b0e-a66f-16cf956fbbcc.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C38%2C293%2C323&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="32" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">From a young age, she knew she wanted to fly and do big things. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1994 – the first class of women eligible for combat roles on ships and aircraft – Mikie spent almost 10 years on active duty in the United States Navy. As a Sea King Helicopter pilot, she led missions throughout Europe and the Middle East. She worked on the Battle Watch Floor in the European Theater during the Iraq War, served as a Flag Aide to the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and was a Russian policy officer aiding in the implementation of our nuclear treaty obligations and oversaw the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Russian Federation Navy. <h3>Following her service in the Navy, Mikie attended and graduated from law school.</h3>She worked in private practice and then joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. As an Outreach and Reentry Coordinator, Mikie established programs to develop trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve and helped people leaving prison to gain employment, housing, and education to restart their lives. Then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, she prosecuted federal cases to keep our communities safe and worked to take illegal guns off the streets of New Jersey. <h3>After Donald Trump was first elected, Mikie knew she had to do something to stand up for New Jersey, her country, and the values she swore an oath to defend in the Navy.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/21ac0e16-df00-42f1-adbd-6c78e39385a1/21ac0e16-df00-42f1-adbd-6c78e39385a1.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1769%2C1086&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">In her first-ever run for office, she led a grassroots movement and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Her campaign – where she drove an entrenched Republican incumbent out of the race – marked the biggest swing from red to blue in the country that year.&nbsp; <h3>As a mother raising four children, Mikie is a strong voice in Congress for New Jersey’s families.</h3>Mikie is working hard to bring down costs for families – whether it’s grocery prices, child care, or Trump’s SALT cap that punished New Jersey families. After constant roadblocks from the Christie and Trump administrations, Mikie helped deliver New Jersey’s fair share of federal funding on the Gateway Tunnel Project – the single-largest infrastructure project in American history, which will create good-paying union jobs and reduce commute times for families. She is fighting for reproductive freedom, defending abortion rights, as well as access to contraception and IVF. She sits on the House Armed Services Committee and the new House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.Mikie holds a Bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy, a Master’s degree in Global History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a law degree from Georgetown University.&nbsp;

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<h3>Mikie and her husband Jason, a fellow Naval Academy graduate, live in Montclair, New Jersey, and have four children.</h3>Her eldest daughter is currently serving in the U.S. Navy, following in her parents’ path of service.

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U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, wife, and mother of four kids – Mikie Sherrill proudly serves New Jersey in Congress and is running 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.

<h3>Mikie y su marido Jason, un compañero graduado de la Academia Naval, viven en Montclair, Nueva Jersey, y tienen cuatro hijos. </h3>Su hija mayor actualmente sirve en la Marina de los EE. UU., siguiendo el camino de servicio de sus padres.

En 2023, Mikie fue nombrada la legisladora más eficaz de la Cámara de Representantes de Nueva Jersey por el Centro no partidista para la Legislación Efectiva por sus años de trabajo atendiendo a las preocupaciones de los residentes de Garden State.

<h3>Graduada de la Academia Naval de los EE. UU., piloto de helicóptero de la Marina, exfiscal federal, esposa y madre de cuatro hijos: Mikie Sherrill se enorgullece de servir en el distrito 11 del Congreso de Nueva Jersey y se postula para gobernadora para hacer la vida más fácil y más asequible para las familias del Garden State. Su carrera se ha definido por el servicio a su país y a Nueva Jersey.</h3><h3>Mikie se inspiró para unirse a las fuerzas armadas gracias a su abuelo, un veterano de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/636759b9-999a-490a-bb41-66ac1c831f11/636759b9-999a-490a-bb41-66ac1c831f11.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=10%2C47%2C254%2C313&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="30" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">Desde pequeña supo que quería volar y hacer grandes cosas. Después de graduarse de la Academia Naval en 1994 (la primera promoción de mujeres elegibles para roles de combate en barcos y aviones), Mikie pasó casi 10 años en servicio activo en la Armada de los Estados Unidos. Como pilota de helicóptero Sea King, dirigió misiones en toda Europa y Oriente Medio. Trabajó en el piso de vigilancia de batalla en el teatro europeo durante la guerra de Irak, sirvió como asistente de bandera del subcomandante de la Flota Atlántica de los EE. UU. Fue oficial de políticas rusas en apoyo de la implementación de nuestras obligaciones del tratado nuclear y supervisó la relación entre la Armada de los Estados Unidos y la Armada de la Federación Rusa.<h3>Tras su servicio en la Marina, Mikie asistió y se graduó en la facultad de derecho.</h3>Trabajó en la práctica privada y luego se unió a la Fiscalía Federal en Nueva Jersey. Como coordinadora de extensión y reingreso, Mikie estableció programas para desarrollar la confianza entre las fuerzas del orden y las comunidades a las que sirven y ayudó a las personas que salían de prisión a obtener empleo, vivienda y educación para reiniciar sus vidas. Luego, como fiscal federal adjunta, procesó casos federales para mantener seguras a nuestras comunidades y trabajó para sacar las armas ilegales de las calles de Nueva Jersey.<h3>Después de que Donald Trump fuera elegido por primera vez, Mikie supo que tenía que hacer algo para defender a Nueva Jersey, su país y los valores que había jurado defender en la Marina.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/0a76c122-e9c1-4cd4-b729-94f0896f133a/0a76c122-e9c1-4cd4-b729-94f0896f133a.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=3&amp;con=14&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C921&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">En su primera candidatura a un cargo, lideró un movimiento de base y fue elegida miembro de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos en 2018. Su campaña, en la que expulsó de la carrera a un titular republicano arraigado, marcó el segundo mayor cambio del rojo al azul en el país ese año.<h3>Como madre que cría a cuatro hijos, Mikie es una voz fuerte en el Congreso para las familias de Nueva Jersey.</h3>Mikie está trabajando arduamente para reducir los costos para las familias, ya sean los precios de los comestibles, el cuidado infantil o el límite SALT de Trump que castigó a las familias de Nueva Jersey. Después de constantes obstáculos por parte de las administraciones de Christie y Trump, Mikie ayudó a entregar una parte justa de los fondos federales a Nueva Jersey del Proyecto del Túnel Gateway, el proyecto de infraestructura más grande en la historia de Estados Unidos, que creará empleos sindicales bien remunerados y reducirá los tiempos de viaje de las familias. Ella lucha por la libertad reproductiva, defendiendo el derecho al aborto, así como el acceso a la anticoncepción y la FIV. Ella forma parte del Comité de Servicios Armados de la Cámara y del nuevo Comité Selecto de la Cámara sobre el Partido Comunista Chino.Tiene una licenciatura de la Academia Naval de los Estados Unidos, una maestría en Historia Global de la London School of Economics and Political Science y una licenciatura en derecho de la Universidad de Georgetown.

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MONTCLAIR — This week, Mikie Sherrill launched her campaign for governor with a pledge to bring a different type of leadership and fresh perspective to Trenton. After her announcement — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1sQXEu5tkE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“Build Something”</a> — Mikie hit the road to hear from New Jerseyans about the challenges they face, from housing to labor and health care costs, with stops in Paterson, New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Atlantic City.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/84d0157b-ad95-4e25-b431-86ff1077e917/84d0157b-ad95-4e25-b431-86ff1077e917.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1360&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Mikie spoke with members of the community at Eva’s Village in Paterson" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="framed">Mikie spoke with members of the community at Eva’s Village in Paterson<img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/2a0b1f7c-6e7f-4178-be94-1dbb99666c8b/2a0b1f7c-6e7f-4178-be94-1dbb99666c8b.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1453&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Mikie joined with members of NJFMBA in Atlantic City" align="center" alignwidth="25" variant="framed">Mikie joined with members of NJFMBA in Atlantic CityMikie has earned the support of a range of groups and individuals — before and after her launch — including organized labor, faith leaders, New Jersey’s grassroots organizers, and women:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/laborers-back-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Laborers back Sherrill for Governor</a></li><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/firefighters-union-forms-super-pac-to-boost-sherrill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association endorses Sherrill</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/emilys-list-endorses-rep-mikie-sherrill-new-jersey-governor-rcna180543" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">EMILY's List endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill in race for New Jersey governor</a></li><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/section-2/dick-codey-endorses-mikie-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dick Codey endorses Mikie Sherrill for governor</a></li><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/national-local-womens-groups-back-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">National, local women’s groups back Sherrill for governor</a></li><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/newark-clergy-leader-will-back-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Newark clergy leader will back Sherrill for governor</a></li><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/grassroots-morris-groups-want-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Grassroots Morris groups want Sherrill for governor</a></li><li><a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/mckeon-endorses-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">McKeon endorses Sherrill for governor</a></li></ul><img src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/5f4ad2f6-5ea1-479e-badb-7b7bf31afdef/5f4ad2f6-5ea1-479e-badb-7b7bf31afdef.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1360&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="Mikie heard from members of LiUNA working at the Rutgers Cancer Institute construction project in New Brunswick" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Mikie heard from members of LiUNA working at the Rutgers Cancer Institute construction project in New BrunswickYou can see some of the highlights from the week below:&nbsp; NJ.com: <a href="https://www.nj.com/opinion/2024/11/piloting-nj-through-the-trump-era-why-mikie-sherrill-is-running-for-governor.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Piloting NJ through the Trump era: Why Mikie Sherrill is running for governor</a> From leading a Navy helicopter squadron, to New Jersey in the Trump era, Rep. Mikie Sherrill says she’s ready for action: On Monday, she <a href="https://www.nj.com/politics/2024/11/congresswoman-joins-raucous-nj-governors-race-to-take-over-for-murphy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">officially declared her candidacy</a> for governor. Sherrill, a former pilot and federal prosecutor, has served in the House since 2018, when she flipped a red district that hadn’t voted for a Democrat since 1982. Now, in a packed field for governor, she’s the only woman running. Hours after announcing, she spoke with the editorial board about this latest mission. New Jersey Globe: <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/mikie-sherrill-wants-to-be-the-transit-housing-and-transparency-obsessed-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mikie Sherrill wants to be the transit, housing, and transparency-obsessed governor</a> Speaking with the New Jersey Globe this morning, Sherrill homed in on three issues that she plans on making her top priorities as governor: lowering housing costs, improving public transit, and increasing transparency in a state known for its shady politics. And she said that unlike other politicians [...] she’s committed to actually doing what needs to be done. New Jersey Globe: <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/sherrill-has-mammoth-600k-one-day-fundraising-haul/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sherrill has mammoth $600k one-day fundraising haul</a> Rep. Mikie Sherill (D-Montclair) raised over $600,000 in her first 24 hours as an announced candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, qualifying for matching funds under the state’s public financing program in just one day. TapInto Paterson: <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/other-nj-news/articles/mikie-sherrill-kicks-off-gubernatorial-campaign-at-eva-s-village-tackling-new-jersey-s-housing-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mikie Sherrill Kicks Off Gubernatorial Campaign at Eva’s Village, Tackling New Jersey’s Housing Crisis</a> Just one day after announcing her candidacy for governor, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) made her first campaign stop at Eva’s Village in Paterson, to address New Jersey’s housing crisis. Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter commander, federal prosecutor, and mother of four, emphasized the need for innovative solutions to ensure affordable housing is accessible to all residents. Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/22/sherrill-spanberger-virginia-newjersey-trump-2024/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzMyMjUxNjAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzMzNjMzOTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3MzIyNTE2MDAsImp0aSI6ImI2MjFlMTdhLTIzZTktNGIwOC04Nzc2LTQ5ZmNiZTY5NmQ5NSIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9vcGluaW9ucy8yMDI0LzExLzIyL3NoZXJyaWxsLXNwYW5iZXJnZXItdmlyZ2luaWEtbmV3amVyc2V5LXRydW1wLTIwMjQvIn0.S_yTit3WPU9tMu7RejbwbGBVQd5nOu2raXqYs-PM6U8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Opinion | Can these Capitol Hill roommates lead Democrats out of the wilderness?</a> If the future of the Democratic Party hinges on its candidates connecting better with the pressures that average Americans are feeling, there might be no greater hope for the losing side at this moment than Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey. [...] “Everyone here knows the opportunity that New Jersey affords, but nobody can afford New Jersey,” [Sherrill] told me. “Whether they’re making $50,000 year or $150,000 a year or more, it just feels like they’re not able to get ahead. They’re not able to get to stable ground. That’s why I’m running for governor, because I truly and deeply believe that well-run, efficient government can deliver for people.” [...] “I’d say that after serving in the military for years, especially at a time when women serving in the military was somewhat unusual and they were breaking through barriers — that kind of grit and determination, I think, has served me well as I’ve entered into the rough-and-tumble world of New Jersey politics,” Sherrill said.Meidas Touch: <a href="https://www.meidasplus.com/p/ben-interviews-rep-mikie-sherrill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ben Interviews Rep. Mikie Sherrill As She Announces Run for NJ Governor</a> Turning to her gubernatorial run, Sherrill outlined a platform that combines defending democracy with tackling “kitchen table issues” like housing costs, childcare, and affordable healthcare. “It’s not enough to have a good defense. We need a strong offense to move forward,” she said, adding that Democratic governors are now the “main line of defense” against Trump’s overreach. Fox5 New York: <a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1549810" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mikie Sherrill enters New Jersey governor’s race</a> Q: You released a video today putting out your goals as governor – affordability, NJ TRANSIT, a lot of the issues we hear that have been proven incredibly difficult to fix for a number of governors of both parties. How would you break the logjam and get these fixed?&nbsp;Mikie: Well I think that’s exactly right. That’s why I’m running for governor — Trenton needs a new perspective and new leadership to take on the hard challenges, and that’s what I have a history of doing. I went to the Naval Academy and was in the Navy — and you know there you have to lead, follow, or get out of the way.&nbsp;“I think our Democratic governors are prepared to fight back, and that’s part of the reason I’m running. It’s not just that many of the things Trump is threatening to implement are against our ideals and values. It’s also an attack on the way our states run. As people remember, Trump was the architect of the State and Local Tax Deduction cap. He was the person who set up the Court that took down Roe. The president who refused [...] to fund the Gateway Tunnel. That’s why we need strong leadership, strong Democratic governors, to forge that path forward and continue to deliver for the American people.”###

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ICYMI: Mikie Sherrill Launches Gov Campaign With Support and Enthusiasm From Across NJ

<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/11/22/sherrill-spanberger-virginia-newjersey-trump-2024/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzMyMjUxNjAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzMzNjMzOTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3MzIyNTE2MDAsImp0aSI6ImI2MjFlMTdhLTIzZTktNGIwOC04Nzc2LTQ5ZmNiZTY5NmQ5NSIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9vcGluaW9ucy8yMDI0LzExLzIyL3NoZXJyaWxsLXNwYW5iZXJnZXItdmlyZ2luaWEtbmV3amVyc2V5LXRydW1wLTIwMjQvIn0.S_yTit3WPU9tMu7RejbwbGBVQd5nOu2raXqYs-PM6U8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">By Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post</a>If the future of the Democratic Party hinges on its candidates connecting better with the pressures that average Americans are feeling, there might be no greater hope for the losing side at this moment than <a href="https://spanberger.house.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Abigail Spanberger</a> of Virginia and <a href="https://sherrill.house.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mikie Sherrill</a> of New Jersey.The two congresswomen, both moderates, have shared a Capitol Hill apartment for the past four years, eating frozen entrées from Trader Joe’s and balancing their work as legislators with their roles as busy moms.Both came to Washington with impressive credentials in high-pressure national security jobs — Annapolis grad Sherrill was a Navy helicopter pilot; Spanberger was an undercover CIA officer — and each had won in a district that hadn’t sent a Democrat to the House in decades.They even look somewhat alike, though Spanberger’s hair is a few shades blonder; they have been mistaken for one another by constituents visiting the Capitol and even by some of their House colleagues. During a conversation I had with them in September, they sometimes finished each other’s sentences.And now, they have something else in common: The two women are strong contenders to be the next governors of Virginia and New Jersey. Their races in 2025 will show how well Democrats are heeding the lessons of 2024.Sherrill, 52, who remains a House member, announced her bid for governor on Monday. “Everyone here knows the opportunity that New Jersey affords, but nobody can afford New Jersey,” she told me. “Whether they’re making $50,000 year or $150,000 a year or more, it just feels like they’re not able to get ahead. They’re not able to get to stable ground. That’s why I’m running for governor, because I truly and deeply believe that well-run, efficient government can deliver for people.”Early polls suggest the only woman on either side in that race so far starts <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/governor/2025/new-jersey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">at or near </a>the front of the pack. Still, New Jersey politics are known for being wild, and Sherrill will be competing in a crowded primary to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.Spanberger, 45, who did not seek reelection to her Virginia House seat, is proving such a formidable contender for governor that she faces no opposition in the Democratic primary.Her Republican opponent is all but certain to be Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Marine veteran whose <a href="https://x.com/WinsomeSears/status/1393669067458875393" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">2021 campaign posters</a> featured her holding an assault-style rifle. Which means that a commonwealth where past governors have included Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, but never a woman, will probably be choosing between two of them next year.The contests that Virginia and New Jersey hold the year after presidential elections have long been early indicators of how the political landscape is shifting ahead of the midterm elections. More often than not, they <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/10/31/1050563878/heres-why-the-other-48-states-care-whos-governor-of-virginia-and-new-jersey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">swing against</a> the president’s party.But these two races might also validate a broader movement in the electorate: This year, Vice President <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/kamala-harris/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kamala Harris</a> carried both Virginia and New Jersey, as expected, but her margins over <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/donald-trump/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Donald Trump</a> were only about half what Joe Biden’s had been four years before.Spanberger certainly seems to understand voters’ volatile mood. “I’m going to continue talking about the things I hear most about from voters, and that’s, frankly, lowering costs. It’s strengthening our public schools. It’s keeping our communities safe. It’s protecting our rights, particularly in Virginia, the last state in the South that hasn’t seen further restrictions on abortion rights since Dobbs,” she said, referring to the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.But a new set of concerns might matter in a purplish state that is home to vast numbers of federal workers and contractors who could be decimated by Trump’s plan for a top-to-bottom overhaul of Washington. “I will, both as a candidate and ultimately as a governor, have to be able to respond along the way to ensure that Virginia is doing everything to protect people, their livelihood, our economy and their health,” Spanberger said.When Sherrill and Spanberger arrived in Washington in 2019, each rented an apartment on the same floor of a building near the Capitol.“Some people seem to have fun in Congress. Speaking for both of us, while we’re here, we’re away from our families. We just work from the time we get up to the time we go to bed, and it’s meeting, meeting, meeting,” Spanberger said.What’s more, she added, it was lonely to begin and end each day in a rented apartment where “the only sound is your own.”So they asked one another: Why not move in together?The apartment they have shared Mondays through Thursdays when Congress is in session was no palace when they moved in. They sat on a stained 20-year-old living room couch that Spanberger dragged out of storage. Dinners together were eaten off Sherrill’s gold-rimmed wedding china, which — inconveniently — couldn’t go in the microwave.To occupy what little free time they had, they drank a lot of coffee, occasionally took a sauna and resolved to make more visits to the gym. The mention of that last one brought a burst of laughter. “Aspirational,” both of them admitted.Discovering how the House operated — and didn’t — quickly became a source of shared frustration. The 116th U.S. Congress had an unusually large number of freshmen, <a href="https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/NewPerspectives_APRIL2019_Marshall.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">19 in all</a>, who came to the job with backgrounds in national security. They had won in districts where Democrats typically didn’t, and, it was hoped, they would be an antidote to partisanship and gridlock. Five of them were women, who christened themselves “<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/28/politics/badass-women-impeachment-democrats-oped/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the Badasses</a>.”“All of us were sort of predisposed to working together on a mission,” Sherrill said. “In the military, you’re not like, oh, are you a Democrat or Republican? Or did you come from New Jersey or from Alabama? You work with people from all over the country, all different backgrounds, but you all share the mission focus.”Congress, however, was not built that way. It moves slowly, when it moves at all, and members rarely step outside their partisan and ideological lanes. “We were like, ‘What’s the strategy? Where’s the strategy?’” Spanberger said. “There’s just an urgency problem: What’s the problem? Identify the problem. What are the risks? How do we move? Let’s move."When they stood together, though, they could get results. It was their voices in September 2019 that led to Trump’s first impeachment. The issue was the president’s attempt to coerce Ukraine’s newly elected leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, into investigating Joe Biden by holding back nearly $400 million in military aid to the country.Trump had been accused of other misdeeds. But the moderate, national security-minded freshmen hadn’t been convinced that those uncovered in special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election rose to the Constitution’s “high crimes and misdemeanors” standard for impeachment.To them, refusing badly needed weapons to Ukraine clearly did. “We saw he was withholding those because he wanted Zelensky to dig up and manufacture evidence against Biden, who he thought was going to be his opponent in a democratic election. Finally, we all said that is a bright line,” Sherrill recalled.The Badasses, plus two of their male freshman colleagues, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/24/seven-freshman-democrats-these-allegations-are-threat-all-we-have-sworn-protect/?itid=lk_inline_manual_31" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">wrote a powerful Post op-ed</a>, in which they argued: “We have devoted our lives to the service and security of our country, and throughout our careers, we have sworn oaths to defend the Constitution of the United States many times over. Now, we join as a unified group to uphold that oath as we enter uncharted waters and face unprecedented allegations against President Trump.”More-progressive House members representing safe districts had already been arguing to impeach Trump. That these seven freshmen were willing to put their political careers on the line and join them persuaded then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi (California) to end her own resistance to taking such a dramatic step against a sitting president. Within 24 hours of their op-ed being published, Pelosi announced the opening of an official <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/12/biden-impeachment-inquiry-meaning/?itid=lk_inline_manual_32" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">impeachment inquiry</a> against Trump.What they saw nationally and what they experienced within their own families during the covid-19 pandemic brought another turning point for Spanberger and Sherrill, convincing both they could make a bigger difference by returning to their home states.Densely populated New Jersey was one of the <a href="https://www.nj.gov/sci/pdf/Pandemic%20Report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">earliest and hardest-hit states</a>, Sherrill noted. Congress did vital work during the pandemic, she said, providing money “to keep people connected to their small businesses and to keep people employed and to keep people getting paychecks to be able to buy food.”“But it wasn’t the same as delivering PPE gear to hospitals or being able to institute the Defense Production Act and get the manufacturing base engaged in a crisis to deliver for people. It wasn’t the power that an executive would have in that instance,” she explained. “Seeing what governors across the country have been doing, and how Washington has become so partisan and toxic ... I just feel that often the future of how we really deliver for people, or the effectiveness of how we can deliver for people, resides in these governors across the country.”The two women also felt the impact as mothers whose children — Sherrill has four; Spanberger has three — are still showing the effects of school shutdowns. They told me about their anxieties for a daughter who spent kindergarten and first grade in front of a computer screen and still hasn’t learned to read as she should; the middle-schooler who doesn’t want to have friends over. They recalled the sheer ridiculousness of watching a son put together empty paper towel rolls and call it an art project. And theirs, they stressed, are kids who have had every privilege.“I don’t think people without school-age kids understand what covid has done to our children,” Sherrill said. “A lot of us lost all ability to monitor screen time in our children because their entire life was online. And now we come out of the other side of covid, and we’re having a second trauma of all of the algorithms and what kids are seeing online and all of their social media profiles.”Still, for all the advantages Spanberger and Sherrill have, winning executive office has always been a harder lift for female candidates than winning legislative office. <a href="https://barbaraleefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Ready-Willing-Electable-2019-Barbara-Lee-Family-Foundation.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Research has shown</a> voters are more willing to accept women in collaborative roles than as the chief decider. For many disappointed Democrats, Harris’s defeat only confirmed it.But the good news is, there are a dozen women — a record — serving as governors.Barring a surprise, Virginia will add to that number, and the fact that the leading candidates for both parties there are female, Spanberger knows, will be both thrilling and a political challenge in itself. “What’s going to be interesting is, I do think that there will be much made of the fact that it’s two women, and one of them will be the first woman governor in Virginia,” she said. “It will be incumbent upon me to make sure that people are clear-eyed about what the actual policy differences are.”Garden State politics, meanwhile, have traditionally run on <a href="https://cawp.rutgers.edu/facts/new-jersey-facts/data-diversity-nj-elected/findings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">testosterone and cronyism</a>. Its only female governor was a Republican, Christine Todd Whitman.“I’d say that after serving in the military for years, especially at a time when women serving in the military was somewhat unusual and they were breaking through barriers — that kind of grit and determination, I think, has served me well as I’ve entered into the rough-and-tumble world of New Jersey politics,” Sherrill said.There is a lot of despair, in the wake of their 2024 defeat up and down the ballot, that Democrats have lost their way. But the thing about elections is, there’s always another one on the horizon. Coming back will require a new model of leadership. Which is why these two roommates are worth watching.

Opinion: Can these Capitol Hill roommates lead Democrats out of the wilderness?

<a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/other-nj-news/articles/mikie-sherrill-kicks-off-gubernatorial-campaign-at-eva-s-village-tackling-new-jersey-s-housing-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">By Gabriella Dragone, TapInto Paterson</a>PATERSON, NJ - Just one day after <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/elections/articles/mikie-sherrill-enters-nj-governor-race-vows-new-leadership-ahead-15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announcing her candidacy</a> for governor, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) made her first campaign stop at Eva’s Village in Paterson, to address New Jersey’s housing crisis. Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter commander, federal prosecutor, and mother of four, emphasized the need for innovative solutions to ensure affordable housing is accessible to all residents.“Everywhere I go, I hear about housing challenges,” Sherrill said, addressing a group of residents and advocates. “People are being priced out of their homes, struggling with rising rents, or unable to find safe, affordable places to live. We need more housing in New Jersey, and we need to make it easier to access.”Sherrill praised local efforts in Paterson, particularly Mayor André Sayegh’s innovative housing initiatives. The redevelopment of historic<a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/articles/hinchliffe-stadium-reopens-after-two-years-of-redevelopment-bringing-history-and-community-together" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Hinchliffe Stadium</a> has become a model project, officials say, combining <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/economic-development/articles/historic-hinchliffe-stadium-neighborhood-restoration-project-celebrates-inauguration-of-the-residences-at-hinchliffe-stadium" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">senior affordable housing</a> with housing for grandparents raising grandchildren. The city has also established housing for individuals with chronic medical conditions, with services that reduce emergency room dependency and provide long-term support.Sayegh highlighted the importance of these initiatives, noting their role in addressing systemic issues in urban centers.&nbsp;“We’ve built housing for seniors, grandparents, and those struggling with homelessness and addiction. It’s a model that can and should be replicated across New Jersey,” he said. “Having Congresswoman Sherrill start her tour here reaffirms the significance of Paterson as not just a historical landmark, but a thriving city shaping the future of New Jersey.”Residents shared their experiences with Sherrill, detailing the challenges of navigating bureaucratic red tape, finding employment with prior convictions, and accessing stable housing. Sherrill listened attentively, reflecting on her past work in the Navy and as a federal prosecutor, where she championed programs like prisoner re-entry initiatives and legislation to “ban the box” on job applications.“I’ve seen how difficult it is for people to rebuild their lives after a setback,” Sherrill said. “Housing is foundational, but we also need wraparound services like those here at Eva’s Village—substance abuse recovery, job training, and financial counseling.”Eva’s Village currently provides over 1,100 meals daily, transitional and permanent housing, and addiction recovery programs. Residents praised the organization’s focus on community and second chances. “Brotherhood and support have been critical to my recovery,” one participant shared.Sherrill ended her visit by reiterating her commitment to tackling New Jersey’s housing crisis head-on.“Paterson’s approach shows what’s possible when we innovate and prioritize people’s needs. As governor, I’ll make sure stories like yours shape the solutions we implement statewide.”“As people run for higher offices, it’s easy to forget about those struggling with housing, substance abuse, or mental health issues," Sherrill added. ”I hear too little in the public discourse about real solutions for these challenges."&nbsp;"Yesterday, I announced my run for governor, and I want to make it clear: I’m not going to be the kind of governor who gives up on solving tough problems, and I know Andre [Sayegh] is not that kind of mayor. Mayor Andre Sayegh centers his work here in Paterson, our third-largest city, around innovative solutions. Coming here today, seeing an organization that started 40 years ago feeding people and has grown into so much more, was inspiring. Hearing the stories of the real impact it’s having on both sides of these issues highlights how much progress can be made when leaders don’t give up."

Mikie Sherrill kicks off gubernatorial campaign at Eva’s Village, tackling NJ’s housing crisis

WEST CALDWELL — As of the first 24 hours since launching her campaign, Mikie Sherrill raised more than $600,000 with Democrats across New Jersey rallying around her vision for a different type of leadership and a fresh perspective in Trenton. This historic raise allows the campaign to qualify for matching funds under New Jersey’s public financing program.&nbsp;“Mikie is bringing something different to this campaign — a new type of leadership for New Jersey, forged through nearly 10 years in the U.S. Navy, and a fresh perspective to achieve big things for the people of this state. The enthusiasm and support for Mikie’s vision has been exciting and encouraging as she introduces herself to New Jersey voters and travels across the state to hear both their concerns and aspirations for our future,” said spokesperson Sean Higgins.On top of her massive fundraising haul, Mikie also earned endorsements on Monday from the <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/firefighters-union-forms-super-pac-to-boost-sherrill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association</a> (FMBA), the state’s most prominent firefighters union, and <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/emilys-list-endorses-rep-mikie-sherrill-new-jersey-governor-rcna180543" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">EMILYs List</a>, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing more pro-choice Democratic women to office. Today, on the second day of the campaign, Mikie is on the road to hear from New Jerseyans about the issues that matter most and what they want for our future. She will stop by Eva’s Village in Paterson to visit with New Jerseyans in need along with Paterson Mayor <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/sayegh-says-hell-back-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Andre Sayegh</a>. Then, she will visit with <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/laborers-union-will-back-sherrill-for-governor-if-she-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LiUNA</a> <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/hellstrom-mikie-sherrill-is-prepared-to-lead-new-jersey-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">members</a> working at the Rutgers Cancer Institute construction project in New Brunswick. Next, she will speak with patients and providers at the Visiting Nurses Association’s (VNA) Red Bank Community Health Center. Finally, the tour will end in Atlantic City with the New Jersey FMBA — the state’s largest firefighters union.You can watch Mikie’s announcement video — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1sQXEu5tkE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“Build Something”</a> — by clicking here.###&nbsp;

Mikie Qualifies for Matching Funds with $600K Fundraising Haul After First Day in Governor's Race

<a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/mikie-sherrill-wants-to-be-the-transit-housing-and-transparency-obsessed-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">By Joey Fox, New Jersey Globe</a>After months – years, even – of planning and speculation, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) has at last <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/mikie-sherrill-enters-race-for-democratic-gubernatorial-nomination/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">entered the 2025 race</a> for governor of New Jersey. She says she has a clear plan for what she wants to do if she wins.Speaking with the New Jersey Globe this morning, Sherrill homed in on three issues that she plans on making her top priorities as governor: lowering housing costs, improving public transit, and increasing transparency in a state known for its shady politics. And she said that unlike other politicians, who remained unnamed but who may include some of her opponents for the governor’s office, she’s committed to actually doing what needs to be done.“We know that for too many people, they just don’t feel like they have access to the opportunity in this state. It’s too hard to get ahead,” Sherrill said. “People are worried that their rights and freedoms are under attack. And so I think we need real leadership in Trenton – not just somebody who’s going to talk about the problem, but actually deliver.”Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, was <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/sherrill-wins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">first elected</a> to represent the 11th congressional district in 2018, flipping a suburban North Jersey seat that had been held by Republicans for more than 30 years. Her victory that year was one of four Democratic flips in New Jersey that helped Democrats retake control of the House.In the six years since then, Sherrill has established a record as a moderate Democrat with a particular focus on abortion rights and national security. But as she seeks to lead a state that already has strong abortion protections in place and where many voters care more about affordability problems than about international politics, the issues driving her gubernatorial campaign look a bit different.The first policy priority Sherrill identified was housing, which she said is too expensive for many New Jerseyans and is pushing both younger and older people out of the state. While New Jersey in theory has <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/headway/mount-laurel-nj-affordable-housing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">strong affordable housing requirements</a> thanks to the state Supreme Court, Sherrill said that the state needs to work on building “missing middle” housing for the middle class, repurposing office spaces and brownfields and incentivizing developers to build more than just luxury apartments.“People like me, with kids, we want our kids moving back here,” she said. “When our kids are ready to start their family, we want them to be able to afford homes nearby. We don’t want them moving out of the state. When our parents retire, we don’t want them headed to Delaware or Florida. We want them here. And those types of options just aren’t available in too many places in New Jersey.”Transit, too, is a key part of the congresswoman’s plan for the state. Sherrill has frequently dubbed herself the <a href="https://x.com/RepSherrill/status/1841147882549751873" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“tunnel-obsessed congresswoman,”</a> referencing the Gateway Tunnel project that should make train service in and out of New York City much smoother once it’s completed, and she said that she’ll be just as obsessed with fixing New Jersey Transit, which has <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/nyregion/nj-transit-amtrak-delays.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">been through a rough year</a> thanks to funding gaps and broader Amtrak issues.Asked how she would work to fix the struggling agency – a task which has eluded current Gov. Phil Murphy and many governors before him – Sherrill said it would take a combination of better allocation of resources in New Jersey and more money coming in from Washington.“We’ve got a $56 billion budget; we have got to take a look at that and make sure that we are spending money wisely on those things that are going to make life easier for families here,” she said. “But some of this has to be federally funded. When you look at the fact that the Amtrak rail line, which New Jersey Transit rents from Amtrak, has been under-maintained for years now – we need federal dollars in there.”Sherrill’s emphasis on transit and housing puts her in league with Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, another 2025 candidate who has made those issues a <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/fulop-wants-to-double-affordable-housing-in-n-j/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">centerpiece of his policy-heavy campaign</a>. Sherrill’s colleague, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Tenafly), has also <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/gottheimer-launches-bid-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">focused strongly on affordability</a>, though his immediate priorities (lowering taxes and clawing back the money New Jersey sends to the federal government) look a bit different.Asked whether there was anything where she specifically disagreed with the current administration in Trenton, Sherrill said that she believed the state has not done enough to foster transparency and increase voters’ trust in government. She cited the Elections Transparency Act, a <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/murphy-signs-controversial-elections-transparency-act-into-law/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">controversial campaign finance overhaul</a> from 2023, and an <a href="https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/06/05/gov-murphy-signs-bill-revamping-public-records-law-in-blow-to-transparency-advocates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">even more controversial 2024 bill</a> that weakened some parts of the Open Public Records Act, both of which were signed into law by Murphy.“We’ve had a series of corruption scandals,” Sherrill said. “Our state is sadly somewhat known for that in certain quarters. So voters have demanded, and the people of New Jersey deserve, transparency and accountability. I would disagree with certain measures that have been taken to undermine some of those ways in which we provide that to people.”Sherrill is, in some ways, an unlikely messenger for that fight. She is closely entwined with many of the Democratic leaders who were instrumental in pushing for the bills she’s criticized; the leader of the state Democratic Party, Essex County Democratic Chair LeRoy Jones, is <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/middlesex-essex-passaic-appear-ready-to-back-sherrill-in-25/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">preparing to support</a> her campaign for governor.But Sherrill said that no matter who is backing her, she’ll always answer to the voters of New Jersey first and foremost.“The number one group that I want to get support from is the people of New Jersey,” she said. “I really want voters to support this campaign because they believe in what I’m doing. To do that, I’m going to build a broad based campaign that includes everyone. And that’s really what I’ve always done.”

Mikie Sherrill wants to be the transit, housing, and transparency-obsessed governor

EMILY’s List, a national group that backs Democratic women running for office, endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s bid for New Jersey governor on Monday, just hours after she announced her campaign.In a statement shared first with NBC News, EMILY’s List President Jessica Mackler highlighted Sherrill’s military service and her time in Congress, adding that the group hopes she’ll become the first Democratic woman to serve as governor in the Garden State.“In the United States Navy and in Congress, Rep. Sherrill has shown her unwavering commitment to serving our country and the people of New Jersey. Her record passing bipartisan legislation to bring down health care costs, lower taxes for New Jersey residents, and fight for our reproductive rights is clear. We are thrilled to support Rep. Sherrill and to elect the first Democratic woman governor of New Jersey,” Mackler said.Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter commander and former federal prosecutor who flipped a Republican-held seat in 2018, is joining an already crowded Democratic field.Just last week, fellow Rep. Josh Gottheimer <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/josh-gottheimer-2025-race-new-jersey-governor-campaign-rcna180351" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">announced his bid</a> for governor, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop are also running.The race, one of just two gubernatorial elections slated for 2025, is expected to draw lots of attention and spending. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, is term-limited and not able to run for re-election, leaving an opening for eager Democrats looking to take over the governor’s mansion.All eyes will be on this race and the race to succeed Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin next year, as these off-year elections are often seen as indicators of how voters are reacting to the first year of a new presidential administration.Sherrill is the first woman to enter the New Jersey race. EMILY’s List has also <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilys_list/p/C1EvXLOsJlm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger</a>, D-Va., who is running in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.The organization has previously supported the congressional campaigns of both women.

EMILY's List endorses Rep. Mikie Sherrill in race for New Jersey governor

<a href="https://www.nj.com/opinion/2024/11/piloting-nj-through-the-trump-era-why-mikie-sherrill-is-running-for-governor.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">By Julie O'Connor, Star-Ledger Editorial Board</a>From leading a Navy helicopter squadron, to New Jersey in the Trump era, Rep. Mikie Sherrill says she’s ready for action: On Monday, she <a href="https://www.nj.com/politics/2024/11/congresswoman-joins-raucous-nj-governors-race-to-take-over-for-murphy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">officially declared her candidacy</a> for governor.She jumped into a pileup of candidates to succeed Phil Murphy, who is term limited. Her Democratic rivals include Rep. Josh Gottheimer, former Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Sean Spiller, head of the state’s largest teacher’s union.Sherrill, a former pilot and federal prosecutor, has served in the House since 2018, when she flipped a red district that hadn’t voted for a Democrat since 1982. Now, in a packed field for governor, she’s the only woman running. Hours after announcing, she spoke with the editorial board about this latest mission. Below is a transcript, edited for brevity.Q. This is a crowded field for Democrats. What sets you apart?I bring a fresh perspective. I come from a background of service, from when I first started at the Naval Academy to when, by my early 20s, I was leading men and women in a helicopter squadron and missions around the world. This is what the military trains you for: To bring a diverse group of people together from all over the nation around a common goal.I think that’s something that I’ve been able to bring to bear. I was told I couldn’t win my race in the 11th district of New Jersey when I ran in 2018, and really brought everyone together around those issues we all cared about and was able to have the largest swing from red to blue in the entire nation in that cycle, with a lot of seats flipping.Then I was told that as a freshman member of Congress, I wouldn’t be able to get anything done and it would take a long time. And by my second term, I was named the most effective legislator in the House delegation by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. And despite the fact that we saw losses in a lot of the state in the recent election, in my district – even Morris County, the more traditionally Republican part – not only did we hold on to all the seats, but we were actually able to pick up a few more.Q. You say we need to make life more affordable for New Jerseyans. How would you do that? Any ideas on the cost of housing, for example?If you want to know what I would do in Trenton, take a look at my record, whether it’s getting fixes for the state and local tax deduction cap through the House twice, addressing grocery prices with a “Shrinkflation” bill, but also a bill to add competition into grocery stores and drive prices down; legislation to make sure no one pays more than 7% of their income on childcare, or the most recent legislation I’m working on to get federal funding to convert office parks or brownfield spaces to housing spaces, so we can address the housing shortage in our state.Q. Do you think it’s possible to contain property taxes without taking on the public worker unions and cutting benefits for folks like cops and teachers, which are largely driving the increases?Yeah. I think you’ve got to look at what we can do. I was just talking to one of the mayors in my district about the fact that all the firehouses have private mechanics that are hugely expensive for all their fire trucks, and couldn’t they share services? It’s looking for opportunities where we can drive costs down without cutting wages, through programs towns want to opt into to continue to have those things they most care about.Q. Just on cuts to benefits: Is that something that you would look at?You know, we have to make sure people who work hard have benefits at the end of their life. One of the things that was so impactful to my family is the fact that after they lost everything in the Great Depression, my grandfather went to fight in the war and then came home and got a good union job. He never made tons of money. My mom grew up in a very modest household. But at the end of his life, they had benefits, and when he and my grandma got sick, it didn’t bankrupt my family.Q. The governor famously promised to fix NJ Transit even if it kills him. And by most accounts, he failed. As governor, what will you do differently?I’ve already been working hard on that. This is a critical issue. I know this personally because my husband commutes almost every day, and I was commuting when my kids were little — that gut-churning anxiety you feel when you’re trying to get your kid at daycare, the scramble when somebody is late from work or can’t do pick up or drop off. This is the kind of upending of family life, quality of life, that people are experiencing. We’ve got to do more. And so I’ve been talking to NJ Transit, I’ve been talking to Amtrak. Over time Amtrak has just not been able to maintain the rail. They haven’t had enough resources from the federal government. We’ve got to push in there. That’s why I led the delegation advocating for federal funding for upgrades. Secretary Buttigieg just called to tell me that would be coming through, so now we have to apply for that grant money. The good news is, we have a long-term solution: The Gateway tunnel project is going to be a monumental change. The bad news is, it’s not going to be here next summer. So what are we going do in the meantime to make sure commuters have a much better experience?Q. Should the new money raised for New Jersey Transit’s operations – the corporate transit fee – be permanent and dedicated to NJT? Would you extend it after it sunsets in five years?Well first of all, that money has to go to New Jersey Transit. And the first year it did not, actually. The transit fee hasn’t actually gone to transit. So, I think it has to go to transit. I’d be happy to take a look.Q. Switching topics, what do you think Kamala Harris’ tight win in New Jersey means? Is there a lesson here for the governor’s race? In our last gubernatorial race, Republicans nearly pulled off an upset.I think the reason we held every seat in my district and even picked up a couple is because I’ve worked incredibly hard to maintain communications with people there, to constantly be checking in and figuring out, what is it that I can do and deliver to make life better? Whether it’s money for flooding, for innovation through the House Armed Services bill or to address PFAS, which are forever chemicals; or making sure we’re addressing car theft through driving money into the district for license plate readers – this stuff all comes directly from people in my district. Because of that, I think I saw really good results in this election, and can see really good results around the state.Q. You say you want New Jersey to set the “gold standard” for protecting rights and freedoms threatened by Donald Trump. What rights do you think we need to solidify and how would you do that?Obviously, we start with reproductive rights. But beyond that I’m worried about so much more. Trump has said he’s going to court martial admirals and generals because I think he wants to replace them with loyalists so he can co-opt the military. I worry about the Secretary of Defense pick he has, because that person has said that basically women shouldn’t be serving in many roles in our military, and I have a daughter in the military right now, and I know how hard-fought the gains women have made there have been. And I also know how effective the leadership of women has been, and how necessary when we’re fighting in places across the world and trying to win hearts and minds as we move forward on our goals. So, these things are all going to be critically important. And we’re continuing to see the attacks that Trump is envisioning from Washington. So, it’s about making sure people have this kind of access, that people are protected here. Democratic governors are going to be so key in this fight, and you can already see many coming up with a plan of action – especially those who were in office, as I was, in Trump’s last presidency.Q. Any specific things NJ can do, that you’d focus on as governor?Trenton initially took action to protect some of the early concerns we had when Roe was overturned. We need to continue to move forward on things like IVF, and making sure the way payment is structured for women seeking reproductive healthcare is more fair and equitable. The state also needs to start stockpiling some of the abortion medication, because I’m worried that if the Project 2025 plan comes to light, you’re going to see use of the Comstock Act in trying to prevent the mailing of some abortion pills. We also need to make sure we support reproductive health in our state constitution and embed it there. And we need to take a hard look at how we can, through our constitution and legislation, really protect freedoms we’re seeing coming under attack. As we see what type of things are coming from Washington, we need to be very ready to act in protection of people in the state of New Jersey.

Piloting NJ through the Trump era: Why Mikie Sherrill is running for governor

<span class="image video image-center" data-embed="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z1sQXEu5tkE?si=FfvmHu1frXa8bq0p&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>" style="width: 80%;"><img imageurl="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/5dde003f-37aa-4ffe-a95e-2cc6098851f9/5dde003f-37aa-4ffe-a95e-2cc6098851f9.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C900&amp;w=1500" embedcode="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z1sQXEu5tkE?si=FfvmHu1frXa8bq0p&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>" align="center" alignwidth="40" src="https://run.imgix.net/05fcbbdf-a115-4bfe-91f4-200835f30713/5dde003f-37aa-4ffe-a95e-2cc6098851f9/5dde003f-37aa-4ffe-a95e-2cc6098851f9.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C900&amp;w=1500" data-embed="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z1sQXEu5tkE?si=FfvmHu1frXa8bq0p&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>"><span class="video-button-placeholder" data-embed="<iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z1sQXEu5tkE?si=FfvmHu1frXa8bq0p&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen></iframe>">WEST CALDWELL – Today, Mikie Sherrill — a former U.S. Navy helicopter aircraft commander, former federal prosecutor, U.S. Congresswoman, and mom of four — launched her campaign for governor, on a mission to get big things done for New Jersey. In her announcement video, Mikie shares how she will bring new leadership and a fresh perspective to New Jersey to build more housing, grow the economy, lower costs for families, and defend our freedoms.&nbsp; On Tuesday, she will hit the road to hear from New Jerseyans about the issues that matter most and what they want for our future. Her first stop will be Eva’s Village in Paterson to visit with New Jerseyans in need along with Mayor <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/sayegh-says-hell-back-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Andre Sayegh</a>. Then, Mikie will meet with <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/laborers-union-will-back-sherrill-for-governor-if-she-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LiUNA</a> <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/hellstrom-mikie-sherrill-is-prepared-to-lead-new-jersey-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">members</a> working at the Rutgers Cancer Institute construction project in New Brunswick. Next, she will speak with patients and providers at the Visiting Nurses Association’s (VNA) Red Bank Community Health Center. Finally, Tuesday’s tour will end in Atlantic City with the <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/firefighters-will-back-sherrill-for-governor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association</a> — the state’s largest firefighters union. You can watch Mikie’s announcement <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1sQXEu5tkE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a> and the script is below:&nbsp; We've been through a lot these past couple of years.&nbsp;There’ve been crises in this country, all over the world, and here in New Jersey. And after this election, we know people are more divided than ever on how to move forward. I'm Mikie Sherrill. As a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a former Navy helicopter aircraft commander, here's something I learned early on: In a crisis, the worst thing you can do is freeze.&nbsp;You have to choose to lead, to follow, or get out of the way. So we can either stand aside, or we can get to work on New Jersey's future. And I know which one I pick. In New Jersey, we don't whine, we work.Every time I pass that bridge in Trenton and see the sign, “Trenton Makes, The World Takes" — I think, "Hell yeah, that’s New Jersey."This is the state, more than any other, that guaranteed our freedom as we fought for independence. This is the state that built this nation. And while we were at it, we even invented the light bulb. We've always been unafraid to do the big things — because we're inventors and innovators and builders.&nbsp; And we work with our minds and our hands. So let's be the state that builds more housing, let's fix the economy, let's make life more affordable for hardworking New Jerseyans, from health care to groceries to childcare. These challenges aren't new and it's time to confront them head on.We can also be the state that sets the gold standard for protecting rights and freedoms, and we know they'll be under attack from Donald Trump's Washington. Because in New Jersey, we love our country, we're proud of our state, and we value our freedoms. We'll defend them with everything we've got. In the Navy, I was on a mission to protect our country.&nbsp; Now, I'm announcing my candidacy for governor, on a mission to get things done for New Jersey. This will be a campaign we build together because we all have a place and a say in New Jersey's future. And I've met so many people who believe as deeply as I do in the promise of our state. And I'm asking you to join us. So New Jersey, let's build something. –&nbsp; Mikie Sherrill is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a former helicopter aircraft commander who served in the Navy for nearly 10 years. She worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney to keep communities safe and get illegal guns off our streets. In her first-ever run for office, she led a grassroots movement and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. Her campaign — where she drove an entrenched Republican incumbent out of the race — marked the biggest swing from red to blue in the country that year.&nbsp; As a mother of four, Mikie is a strong voice in Congress for New Jersey families. Mikie is working hard to bring down costs — whether it’s grocery prices, child care, or Trump’s SALT cap that punished New Jerseyans. After constant roadblocks from the Christie and Trump administrations, Mikie helped deliver New Jersey’s fair share of federal funding on the Gateway Tunnel Project — the single-largest infrastructure project in American history, which will create good-paying union jobs and reduce commute times. She is fighting for reproductive freedom, defending abortion rights, as well as access to contraception and IVF. She sits on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.&nbsp; In 2023, Mikie was <a href="https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/sherrill-named-most-effective-house-member-in-n-j-by-nonpartisan-group/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">named the most effective New Jersey House lawmaker</a> by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking for her years of work delivering for Garden State residents.&nbsp; Mikie and her husband Jason, a fellow Naval Academy graduate, live in Montclair, New Jersey, and have four children. Her eldest daughter is currently serving in the U.S. Navy, following in her parents’ path of service. Mikie holds a Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master’s degree in Global History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a law degree from Georgetown University.&nbsp; ###

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