Mikie Sherrill

Her political career has recently been in the news due to her transition from the U.S. House of Representatives to the governorship. As she prepares for her inauguration, Sherrill has resigned her congressional seat, triggering the need for a special election to fill the vacancy.

In response, the state of New Jersey has scheduled a special election for April 2026 to choose her replacement in the House of Representatives. Concurrently, Governor-elect Sherrill is actively organizing her administration, having recently announced the formation of transition policy committees to prepare for her new role.