New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday following an investigation that found he violated state ethics rules and engaged in sexual harassment. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the resignation and appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to serve as the acting lieutenant governor. The decision comes just weeks before the midterm elections, which Caldwell was responsible for overseeing as the state's chief elections officer.
- ▪A 61-page report found credible evidence that Caldwell made romantic advances toward a female staffer's friend and made derogatory comments after being rebuffed.
- ▪Investigators determined that Caldwell attempted to secure a promotion for his girlfriend, a state employee, without disclosing their relationship.
- ▪Caldwell was also found to have brought personal guests to ticketed events without authorization or reimbursement while using his official capacity.
- ▪Governor Mikie Sherrill appointed Shirley Emehelu as the acting lieutenant governor following Caldwell's departure.
- ▪Caldwell's lawyer criticized the investigation as one-sided and argued that the report's findings were deficient.
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Dale Caldwell outside his home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on 9 September. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDale Caldwell outside his home in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on 9 September. Photograph: Kyle Mazza/ShutterstockNew JerseyNew Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusationInvestigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behaviorAriana BaioFri 25 Sep 2026 15.12 EDTLast modified on Fri 25 Sep 2026 15.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, resigned from his position on Friday, after the release of a report accusing him of sexually harassing a female staffer, among other ethics violations.New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, announced on…
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