11 things to know about Mikie Sherrill, who makes history as N.J.’s new governor Tuesday
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Key Points:
- Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot and congresswoman, will be sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor on Tuesday, becoming the state's first Democratic female governor and only the second woman overall to hold the position.
- She won the 2023 gubernatorial election decisively, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli by 14 percentage points and securing the most votes ever for a New Jersey gubernatorial candidate.
- Sherrill campaigned on promises including freezing soaring electric prices, opposing former President Donald Trump, and making New Jersey more affordable, though critics say her policy details were sometimes vague.
- She faces immediate challenges such as addressing a significant state budget deficit and navigating a complex political landscape
