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Politics● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 8:01 PM

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after being called out by Sherrill over ethics report

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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D) resigned Friday following calls to step down from his position after an investigation found that he had violated state ethics and harassment policies. “He submitted his resignation to me this afternoon, which I accepted,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) announced during a Friday press conference. Sherrill called for his…

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