New Jersey lieutenant governor ethics scandal 2026
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Former Dem Lt. Gov reveals why he resigned after sexual harassment probe
Sherrill confirmed she will appoint a permanent successor within 45 days but does not plan to name an acting lieutenant governor in the interim.
Sherrill announced that acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu would become acting Secretary of State.
Caldwell previously worked as a university president and at the Deloitte consulting firm.
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New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after damaging ethics report released
Sherrill said the investigation was very thorough and laid out exactly what it looked into.
Shirley Emehelu is a veteran of the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
Investigators found Caldwell violated ethics code and code of conduct by seeking to obtain a promotion for a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship.
New Jersey Lt Gov Dale Caldwell resigns after sexual harassment investigation
Sherrill said she would appoint the state's acting comptroller, Shirley Emehelu, as acting lieutenant governor.
Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that Caldwell submitted his resignation to her on Friday afternoon.
Investigators found Caldwell advocated for the promotion of his girlfriend, a state employee, to a senior leadership position.
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics probe
Dale Caldwell resigned as lieutenant governor of New Jersey on Friday.
In New Jersey, the lieutenant governor serves as the secretary of state and oversees the state agency that includes oversight of elections.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill released the investigation's findings on Thursday.
New Jersey governor calls on lieutenant governor to resign after ethics investigation
Caldwell's lawyer, Thomas Calcagni, disputed the allegations, calling the investigation a one-sided operation that did not include necessary due process.
Governor Mikie Sherrill is a Democrat.
The investigation began after the state's chief ethics officer received an anonymous complaint in May alleging inappropriate behavior toward women and ethics violations.