gubernatorial transition

On Dec. 1, 2025, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill named Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell as New Jersey’s next secretary of state.
Jan 20, 2026

Sherrill names Weiss CEO of NJEDA, makes cabinet picks

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill taps Evan Weiss as CEO of NJEDA and nominates Ed Potosnak and Lily Laux to lead key New Jersey agencies.

New Jersey State House in Trenton
Jan 19, 2026

NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026: Leaders on new Trenton admin

Industry leaders weigh how the new administration in Trenton could reshape New Jersey business in 2026, from cannabis to real estate.

New Jersey and Nvidia MOU
Jan 16, 2026

Murphy signs Nvidia AI deal in final press event

Gov. Phil Murphy marked his last media briefing with an Nvidia AI agreement and announcing a $25 million statewide supercomputer initiative.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill
Jan 5, 2026

Sherrill outlines priorities ahead of inauguration (updated)

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill details her transition plans, key hires and day-one priorities ahead of her Jan. 20 swearing-in.

Former President Barack Obama joined New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill at a rally Nov. 1, 2025, in Newark. The event drew over 3,000 supporters in person and more than 750,000 views online.
Dec 18, 2025

Sherrill to break tradition with Newark inauguration

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will take the oath of office at NJPAC on Jan. 20, 2026. Since 1790, all New Jersey governors have held the swearing-in ceremony in Trenton.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (far right) will nominate Jennifer Davenport (speaking) as her choice for New Jersey's next attorney general.
Dec 15, 2025

Sherrill nominates Davenport as NJ’s next attorney general (updated)

Veteran prosecutor Jennifer Davenport will be the fifth woman in the New Jersey history to serve as the state's chief law enforcement officer.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Nov. 5, 2025, that Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell will serve as chair of her gubernatorial transition team and Kellie Doucette will serve as the team's executive director.
Dec 2, 2025

Sherrill names Doucette as New Jersey’s first COO

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill appointed Kellie Doucette as the state's inaugural chief operating officer to modernize operations and strengthen collaboration across agencies.

On Dec. 1, 2025, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (right) named Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell (speaking) as New Jersey’s next secretary of state.
Dec 1, 2025

Sherrill taps Lt. Gov.-elect Caldwell as NJ secretary of state

Following the Murphy administration's model, Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell will serve in the role, overseeing elections, arts, small business, tourism and civic engagement.

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill led a rally Nov. 1, 2025, in Newark that drew over 3,000 supporters in person and more than 750,000 views online.
Nov 25, 2025

Sherrill administration takes shape, 11th District seat opens

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill launched 10 Action Teams and a public input survey to help guide her Day One priorities.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Nov. 5, 2025, that Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell will serve as chair of her gubernatorial transition team and Kellie Doucette will serve as the team's executive director.
Nov 6, 2025

Sherrill, Murphy meet as NJ gubernatorial transition begins

With team leaders in place to facilitate the changeover, Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell and Kellie Doucette, Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill and Gov. Phil Murphy convened in Trenton Nov. 5.