New Jersey Governor-Elect Will Leave Congressional Seat Early

New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill has made a decision to leave her United States House of Representatives seat early.

To Prepare To Become New Jersey’s 57th Governor

Governor-Elect Sherrill will leave Congress, saying during a House floor speech:

This will be my last speech in this chamber," she said Wednesday evening as the House debated in advance of a vote on a Senate-passed funding deal that would end the longest-running government closure in U.S. history. I intend to submit my resignation next week and turn to protecting all of New Jersey, said Sherrill.

This Will Allow Governor-Elect Sherrill …

The time to focus on her transition to the position of Governor of New Jersey.

Sherrill Has Served In The United States Congress

For the past 8 years, serving as New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Congresswoman.

New Jersey’s 11th District Seat …

Was held by Republicans for decades, prior to Sherrill winning the seat during the first President Trump midterm election.

The 11th District was redrawn following the 2020 Census. It now includes parts of Morris, Passaic and Essex counties.

Sherrill Voted ‘No’ Last Night To Reopen The Federal Government, Saying:

I rise in opposition to a rule for a bill that does nothing to protect over 450,000 New Jerseyans who will see their health care premiums skyrocket," she said. "I took my first oath to the Constitution when I was 18 and went to the Naval Academy. It's an oath to serve, to run toward the fight. And so I ran for Congress after I saw Washington Republicans attacking the Affordable Care Act. I promised I would take on the status quo. I would fight the big fights, because that's what people expect of their leaders. That's what people deserve from their leaders. And I'm proud of the wins that l've delivered, said Sherrill.

Sherrill Will Become The Next Governor of New Jersey …

On January 20, 2026.

You have trusted me, New Jersey, and last week, you placed your trust in me again, electing me your 57th governor. So I ran on a similar promise to take on anyone and stop at nothing to lower costs and build opportunity for everyone, said Sherrill.