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Murphy Sets April 16 Special Election for Sherrill’s Vacated House Seat

The schedule follows Mikie Sherrill’s midnight resignation during her transition to the governor’s office.

New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill talks to reporters during a news conference in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill talks to reporters during a news conference in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The special election to succeed former Rep. Mikie Sherrill is scheduled for April 16. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
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Overview

  • Sherrill’s House resignation took effect at midnight after she won the New Jersey governorship earlier this month.
  • The primary is set for Feb. 5, with candidates required to file by Dec. 1 and submit 500 valid signatures to qualify.
  • Democrats face a crowded field, with Gov. Phil Murphy backing Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill and Sen. Andy Kim endorsing former Rep. Tom Malinowski.
  • Republicans criticized the compressed timeline, as the NRCC said the filing window benefits Democratic insiders; Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway is the only GOP candidate to declare so far.
  • The district leans Democratic, with Inside Elections rating it Solid Democratic after Sherrill’s 15-point win last year and a 9-point edge for Kamala Harris in 2024.