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Mikie Sherrill expected to resign from Congress this week after winning NJ governor’s race
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Catalina Gonella
Published Nov 16, 2025
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North Jersey Congressmember Mikie Sherrill is preparing to leave Capitol Hill after winning New Jersey’s gubernatorial election earlier this month.
The mother of four and former Navy helicopter pilot told House colleagues she’ll resign in the coming week.
In a floor speech on Wednesday, she thanked her staff and constituents and urged her fellow lawmakers not to let Congress become what she called a “ceremonial red stamp” for President Donald Trump’s agenda.
“To the country, stand strong,” she said. “As we say in the Navy, don’t give up the ship.”
Sherrill made the remarks during a debate over a government funding bill that later passed and was signed into law.
She is set to become New Jersey’s 57th governor on Jan. 1, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy. She will be the second woman ever elected to the role.
The Montclair Democrat won by a wide margin, flipping several counties and defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in his hometown. Her campaign focused on lowering utility costs and standing up to Trump.
A special election will be held to fill her seat in the 11th Congressional District.
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