Mikie Sherrill for Congress

This Race is Not Over

Mikie truly is the real deal. Her accomplishments include 10 years flying helicopters for the Navy all over the world, handling Russian and American naval communications, receiving a degree in Global History from the London School of Economics and a law degree from Georgetown, becoming a federal prosecutor and a mother of four. She has an incredibly qualifying resume. But when you meet her, you’ll see she’s more than that. She brings back a warmth to politics that reminds us why local connections are the backbone to the House of Representatives. On weekends we often went to picnics and community gatherings hosted in different towns around the 11th. After she would address the crowd, the line to talk one on one would extend a great length. I watched from the side holding the volunteer sign up sheet as people walked away smiling. When people came to me to sign up, they often shared their passion for Mikie to me. Then they would ask me, “Do you think Mikie has a real shot of winning this thing?” My answer was always yes. Read More >>

Posted on February 01, 2018 by Glynnis Harvey, The Colgate Maroon-News

Local Representatives Teach Civics in Caldwell

Sherrill quizzed kids on how many elected officials represent New Jersey, and what their names were. She also spoke to students about her experience running a political campaign, the importance of civic engagement and the importance of voting. “It is always a great day when I get to meet with students and talk about what it means to be a citizen in our country,” Sherrill said. “As a mom myself, I know that teaching our children about our democracy, and how our government works at all levels, is a crucial component of education. Based on the assembly today, I can say that we are raising some incredibly engaged children here in New Jersey.” Sherrill also spoke about her military experience, since she is a former Navy helicopter pilot. Read More >>

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Derek Allen, The Progress

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