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New Jersey lieutenant governor ethics scandal 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 25
SEP 25 · Day 1
New Jersey governor calls on lieutenant governor to resign after ethics investigation
Governor Mikie Sherrill is a Democrat.
Caldwell's lawyer, Thomas Calcagni, disputed the allegations, calling the investigation a one-sided operation that did not include necessary due process.
The investigation found Caldwell repeatedly attempted to secure a promotion for a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship.