Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th governor
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Key Points:
- Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated as New Jersey’s 57th governor, becoming the second woman to hold the position and the first from a major party to win a third consecutive term in over 60 years.
- Sherrill defeated a Trump-endorsed GOP rival by blaming high costs on the former president’s tariffs and promised to freeze utility rates, signing executive orders to address energy production including solar and nuclear.
- In her inauguration speech, Sherrill criticized Trump’s tariff policies as unconstitutional and emphasized public service accountability, taking the oath on a historic copy of the Constitution.
- She succeeds Democrat Phil Murphy, who served two terms and implemented progressive policies such as tax increases on high earners, minimum wage hikes, and
