NJ gov cabinet appointments

Jen Davenport in Trenton, N.J. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (Office of the Attorney General / Tim Larsen)
Dec 15, 2025

Report: Sherrill to tap Davenport as NJ attorney general (updated)

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is expected to name PSEG executive and former prosecutor Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s AG, according to reports.

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.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced his intention to nominate Francis "Fran" O’Connor as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Jan 26, 2024

Murphy announces pick for next NJDOT commissioner

Gov. Phil Murphy said he is nominating Francis O'Connor to succeed Diane Guiterrez-Scaccetti, who currently serves as the governor's chief of staff.

Dr. Kaitlan Baston, currently the division head of addiction medicine and medical director of the Center for Healing at Cooper University, is Gov. Phil Murphy's nominee for New Jersey's next health commissioner.
Jul 25, 2023

Murphy names successor for Persichilli at NJDOH

Gov. Phil Murphy intends to nominate Dr. Kaitlan Baston as the Garden State’s next health commissioner.

Gov. Phil Murphy, state Sen. Troy Singleton, Assemblyman John McKeon, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride and Director of the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency Shabnam Salih announce support for a package of bills aimed at lowering health care prescription costs in Willingboro Township on Feb. 14, 2022
Jun 28, 2023

Murphy names replacement for departing DOBI commissioner

Following Marlene Caride's confirmation as a New Jersey Superior Court judge this week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Chief of Staff Justin Zimmerman as acting leader.