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NJ Governor Appoints New Lieutenant Governor After Resignation
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill appointed Shirley Emehelu as the new lieutenant governor.
- The position was vacant since September following Dale Caldwell's resignation.
- Caldwell resigned amid a sexual harassment investigation.
- Emeholu was the acting secretary of state prior to her appointment.
- Governor Sherrill announced the appointment on Monday morning.
Articles (4)
WABC-TV New York·
Governor Mikie Sherrill names Shirley Emehelu as New Jersey's lieutenant governor
Bloomberg·
NJ Governor Fills Lieutenant Post After Sexual Harassment Probe
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Emehelu 'ran toward the fight' at the polls. Now Sherrill has made her lieutenant governor.
Gov. Sherrill to name Shirley Emehelu as N.J.’s next lieutenant governor