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Mikie Sherrill Elected New Jersey Governor, Launches Transition With Pledge to Freeze Utility Rate Hikes

NBC tallies put her lead near 13 points, which she follows with a vow of swift affordability action.

Overview

  • Sherrill met with Gov. Phil Murphy in Trenton to discuss the transition after Tuesday’s victory.
  • She told MSNBC she will declare a Day 1 state of emergency on utility costs and freeze rate hikes.
  • She urged Democrats to “move quickly and actively, not passively” to address voters’ economic concerns.
  • As of Wednesday afternoon, NBC News counts showed her ahead by about 13 percentage points over Jack Ciattarelli.
  • The four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot will be New Jersey’s second female governor and the first female Democrat to hold the office.