Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: Congresswoman Sherrill Statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s Victory

West Caldwell, NJ—Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s victory:

“President-elect Biden has spent his life in service to this country,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “It is that experience that will help us bring this virus under control, rebuild our economy, and restore the soul of the nation. I have been waiting my entire life to see a woman in the White House, and I couldn’t be more thrilled than to have Kamala Harris as our Vice President. I look forward to working with President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris to secure a better future for New Jersey families and all Americans across the country.”

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Posted on November 07, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: Sherrill Wins Re-election to House of Representatives in NJ-11

West Caldwell, NJ—Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill was re-elected tonight to the House of Representatives for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District for a second term. Sherrill claimed a historic victory in the 11th District in 2018, flipping a reliably Republican seat for the first time in over thirty years.

“It is an honor to serve the 11th District,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “Over the past two years, I have fought to make sure that Washington works for New Jersey, to see that our tax dollars come back to our communities, to lower the cost of prescription drugs, to fund infrastructure projects important to North Jersey, to address issues of justice in our communities, and to support families and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many challenges that lie ahead. We will work together to rebuild our economy and ensure a bright future for our children.”

Congresswoman Sherrill is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy veteran and helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, and mother of four.

During her first term in Congress, Congresswoman Sherrill led bipartisan legislation to lift the SALT deduction cap, improve our healthcare system, and protect New Jersey’s public lands. Four of her bipartisan bills were signed into law.

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Posted on November 04, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: National Association of Realtors® Political Action Committee Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Congress

West Caldwell, NJ – The National Association of Realtors® Political Action Committee today announced its endorsement of Mikie Sherrill in the race to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representative.

“In her brief tenure on Capitol Hill, Mikie Sherrill has proven herself as someone who understands the importance of real estate, who will fight to defend the American Dream of homeownership, and who is willing to work across party lines to get things done on this country’s behalf,” said Angela Sicoli, NAR’s Federal Policy Coordinator for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. “Within her first several months in Congress, she authored key legislation eliminating SALT caps and continues her work to rectify numerous policies that impact her constituents and homeowners across the country.

“Rep. Sherrill has been recognized as a rising star in the freshman class, and she remains a true champion for Realtors® here in New Jersey and throughout the United States,” Sicoli concluded.

“All New Jerseyans would agree this is a great state to call home. But we need to do more to make New Jersey affordable, starting with lifting the state and local tax deduction cap that has disproportionately affected New Jersey homeowners,” said Representative Mikie Sherrill. “I have heard from Realtors® in my community about how the SALT cap has impacted home values and stifled New Jersey families. That’s why I worked hard to see three bills pass in the House to repeal this harmful cap. I will continue to fight until this legislation is signed into law and I am thankful for the support of RPAC.”

RPAC, the nation’s largest trade association Political Action Committee, follows strict guidelines to ensure candidates are supported based on their defense of private property rights and other policies important to the real estate industry. Candidate endorsements and contributions in New Jersey are recommended and approved by Realtor® Trustees for the REALTORS® PAC of New Jersey and RPAC.

The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. RPAC is the Political Action Committee of the National Association of Realtors®.

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Posted on October 26, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill Releases October Debate, Forum, and Town Hall Schedule

West Caldwell, NJ—Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill announced today her October debate, candidate forum, and town hall schedule to connect with voters ahead of the November 3rd election.

“Since taking office, I have fought hard in Congress for New Jersey families. I passed major pieces of bipartisan legislation in the House to secure COVID-19 relief, protect affordable healthcare, lower prescription drug prices, fund the Gateway Tunnel Project, and get rid of the cap on SALT deductions that is stifling NJ families. I look forward to the opportunity to debate my opponent and talk more about my bipartisan record in Congress,” said Congresswoman Sherrill. “Another crucial responsibility of any person running for office is frequent discussions and engagement with the voters. As a Congresswoman, in the past 22 months, I have held 22 town hall meetings. I’m looking forward to continuing that conversation with our community as a candidate about the issues that matter most to them.”

Debate Schedule:

Sunday, Oct. 11: New Jersey Globe Debate

Time: 9:00 PM

Location:https://newjerseyglobe.com/

Tuesday, Oct. 13: InsiderNJ Debate

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: https://www.insidernj.com/

Candidate Forum Schedule:

Wednesday, Oct. 14: Morris County Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

Time: 12:00 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 14: Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Candidate Forum

Time: 7:00 PM

Town Hall Schedule:

Tuesday, Oct, 20: Mission 2020 Virtual Town Hall #1

Time: 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 27: Mission 2020 Virtual Town Hall #2

Time: 5:00 PM

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Posted on October 10, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: Essex and Passaic County Sheriffs Endorse Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill

West Caldwell, NJ—Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura and Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik announced today their endorsement of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in her bid for re-election.

“I’ve known Congresswoman Sherrill for many years and I know from experience her strength as a leader. As a former federal prosecutor, she understands justice and what it means to serve our communities,” said Essex County Sheriff Fontoura. “She believes we need to properly fund our law enforcement so that we can carry out the many responsibilities asked of us.”

“When Mikie was an Assistant U.S. Attorney here in New Jersey, she worked closely with me and other officers in Passaic County to get illegal guns and drugs out of our communities. In Washington, she has worked hard on Covid-19 related efforts, that has helped our first responders and healthcare professionals as they continue to treat patients through this serious public health crisis,” said Passaic County Sheriff Berdnik.

“I am honored to receive Sheriff Fontoura and Sheriff Berdnik’s endorsements. Both Sheriffs have dedicated their lives to public service, protecting their counties and upholding the law. As a federal prosecutor, I’ve admired the leadership of both Sheriffs Fontoura and Berdnik throughout Essex and Passaic counties and I am thankful for their support,” said Congresswoman Sherrill.

Congresswoman Sherrill previously served at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark as a federal prosecutor and an outreach and reentry coordinator. She worked with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to improve community relations with the police, keep illegal guns off the streets, and address the opioid epidemic. This announcement follows Sherrill’s endorsement from the New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police.

Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura is a career law enforcement officer who was first elected Essex County Sheriff in 1990. Fontoura leads the largest and most active Sheriff’s Department in New Jersey. He oversees the busiest and most active Bomb Detection Squads in the region and was appointed in 2007 to the New Jersey Campus Security Task Force to help prevent gun violence on our college campuses. Fontoura is a resident of Fairfield, New Jersey.

Sheriff Richard Berdnik serves as Passaic County Sheriff. Berdnik proudly served 28 honorable years on the Clifton Police Force before becoming Sheriff. As Sheriff, Berdnik modernized the police department through the addition of dashboard cameras in vehicles, new surveillance equipment, robots, and a drone squad. Throughout his career as a police officer, he has received multiple citations for exceptional service.

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Posted on October 10, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: Veterans Group Denounces Rosemary Becchi Over Use of Burning American Flag to Attack Congresswoman Sherrill

West Caldwell, NJ—Commander William D. Squires, USN (Ret) released the following statement on behalf of Veterans for Mikie, calling on Rosemary Becchi to disavow a mailer recently sent out on her behalf to New Jersey voters with an image of a burning American flag with Congresswoman Sherrill’s name next to it:

“To use an image of a burning American flag to attack a sitting U.S. Congresswoman and former Lieutenant in the United States Navy is shameful and despicable. It is an insult to every single person who has put on the uniform.

“Service members risk their lives every day to protect and defend this country so that all of our citizens can enjoy the blessings of liberty that this great country affords. We wear the American flag on our uniform with pride. It is a symbol of our commitment to this country, our values, and our Constitution. Regardless of party, we should all be able to agree that using a burning flag to score cheap political points is wrong.

“Rosemary Becchi must immediately and publicly disavow this hateful mailer. Ms. Becchi has continuously lied about Congresswoman Sherrill’s record of service to our veterans, but to see this type of campaigning is beneath the dignity of the office she seeks.”

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Posted on October 09, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

Press Release: Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill

West Caldwell, NJ—Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has endorsed Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) for re-election.

“Mikie Sherrill has served our country throughout her entire career, leading the fight to keep us safe at home and abroad. In Congress, Mikie led the charge to reverse this Administration’s reckless agenda that capped SALT deductions and raised taxes on hardworking New Jerseyans across the state—and she’s just getting started. I’m proud to endorse Mikie Sherrill’s re-election,” said Vice President Biden.

“I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of Vice President Biden. I share his commitment to service and echo his call for compassion over division. He understands the importance of leaders in Congress who will get the pandemic under control, rebuild our economy, and support families struggling under the weight of this crisis. With 40 days until November 3rd, we will work tirelessly to share that message with New Jerseyans,” said Congresswoman Sherrill.

Rep. Sherrill received the Vice President’s endorsement in 2018 during her first race to represent NJ-11 and he keynoted her fall campaign launch at Montclair State University. Biden cited Sherrill’s history of service in the Navy and commitment to standing up for the middle class as reasons to send her to Washington.

Sherrill was elected in 2018, after running on a platform of affordable healthcare, investments in infrastructure, and a fair tax system. During her first term in office, she has kept her promises. She played an important role in crafting the bipartisan Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 (H.R. 3), ensuring a $10 billion investment in cancer research was included in the final bill that passed in the House. Sherrill helped secure $248 million for the Portal Bridge Replacement Project. She also led on the bipartisan Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act that passed in the House to lift the SALT cap that is stifling New Jersey families. Throughout the pandemic, Sherrill has worked tirelessly to get PPE to our essential workers, funding to our hospitals, and relief for small businesses, voting for both the HEROES Act and CARES Act.

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Posted on September 24, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

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