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Dale Caldwell's New Jersey lieutenant governor resignation
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Dale Caldwell resigned after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following an investigation that substantiated a workplace-policy violation and two ethics breaches, which Caldwell disputes. The lieutenant-governor office remains vacant, and Sherrill must appoint a replacement within 45 days of the vacancy.
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Update 1
Caldwell resigns, leaving New Jersey’s No. 2 office vacant
An investigation found workplace harassment and two ethics breaches. Caldwell disputes the findings, while the governor faces an election and a vacant lieutenant-governor seat.
What moved
- Sherrill releases the findings and demands Caldwell’s resignation.
- Caldwell resigns; Sherrill accepts.
History
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Who's involved
People
Mikie SherrillAmerican politician, naval aviator, and prosecutor (born 1972)1 report
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New Jersey Globenewjerseyglobe.com15
- Sherrill accepts Caldwell’s resignation after sexual harassment, ethics findings
- Full text of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's statement on Dale Caldwell
- Sherrill administration hired Porrino in May for Caldwell investigation
- Sherrill gives Caldwell until tomorrow to resign after report substantiates sexual harassment, ethics violations
- Resignation, termination, or impeachment: what happens now?
- Caldwell will resign as lieutenant governor after harassment, ethics findings
- Caldwell pushes back on harassment, ethics report, gives no sign he’ll resign
- Sherrill administration hired Porrino in May for Caldwell investigation
- 19 Democratic county chairs back Sherrill after Caldwell resignation
- Caldwell hunkers down as N.J. awaits investigation
- Full text of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's statement on the Lt. Governor
- Sauickie calls on Sherrill to resign - but says Caldwell should go first
- Bucco says legislature should act if Caldwell won’t resign; DiMaio demands Sherrill press conference
- How New Jersey fills ballot vacancies
- Legislative leaders agree Caldwell had to resign, split over Sherrill’s handling
NJ.govnj.gov15
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- Governor Sherrill on the Resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell
- Governor Sherrill Releases Report on Investigation into Lieutenant Governor Caldwell, Calls for Resignation
- Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill
- NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission
- Statement from Governor Mikie Sherrill and First Gentleman Jason Hedberg on Completing Move to Drumthwacket
- NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission
- NJ DOS - Division of Elections - Candidate Information, Recall Election Process
- 2026 Chronological Election Timelines
- Division of Elections - NJ Voter Information Portal
- Sherrill-Caldwell Transition Action Teams Release Final Reports
- New Jersey Department of State
- Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell Appoints Nabila Baptiste as Chief of Staff
- Lieutenant Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell’s Inauguration Remarks As Prepared for Delivery
- Your Government
northjersey.com6
- Full 61-page report on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell here
- Dale Caldwell resigns, how next NJ Lt. Governor will be picked
- Dale Caldwell resigns, how next NJ Lt. Governor will be picked
- Mikie Sherrill says NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell must resign
- NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell ignored ethics warnings, report shows | Opinion
- Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after report on inappropriate behavior
Fox Newsfoxnews.com41 video
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- NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill demands Lt Gov Dale Caldwell resign over harassment report
- WATCH: Former Dem Lt Gov reveals why he resigned after sexual harassment probe rocked state
- NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill announces lieutenant governor's resignation
- NJ lieutenant governor RESIGNS after ethics report · video
politico.com3
X (formerly Twitter)x.com3
- Today, I’m announcing the conclusion and findings of an independent investigation into allegations regarding Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. 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. I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. We all have a duty to follow our state ethics and harassment policy and our Code of Conduct. Anyone who violates these will be held accountable. 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. I’ve seen firsthand how a hostile culture can undermine everyone’s ability to succeed. It’s insidious and rupt...
- Sherrill officially moves into N.J. governor’s mansion after decades of vacancy https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/08/sherrill-officially-moves-into-nj-governors-mansion-after-decades-of-vacancy.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=starledger_sf&utm_content=nj_starledger_twitter
- Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after releasing investigation findings https://6abc.com/post/nj-gov-sherrill-calls-lt-caldwell-resign-releasing-investigation-findings/19868040/
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City of Sherrill, NYsherrillny.gov1
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nationallibertyalliance.org1
New Jerseynewjerseystateauthority.com1
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njstatelib.org1
Northeast Timesnortheasttimes.com1
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| Caldwell’s resignation as lieutenant governorIndependently confirmed | 4 | ||||
| Investigation findings on harassment and conductIndependently confirmed | 4 | ||||
| Sherrill’s request for Caldwell to resignNot independently confirmed | 3 | ||||
| Findings on Caldwell’s responsibilities of officeNot independently confirmed | 2 | ||||
| Caldwell’s denial of wrongdoing and report findingsIndependently confirmed | 2 |
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