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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell by Friday following an independent investigation that substantiated sexual harassment and two ethics violations. The investigation found Caldwell made a sexually charged comment to a female staffer, which he denied, and failed to disclose a romantic relationship while seeking a promotion for his partner at work. Additionally, Caldwell was found to have brought personal guests to ticketed events without proper clearance or payment. Sherrill called the behavior "extremely troubling" and deemed Caldwell's resignation necessary in light of these findings.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-25,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Thursday, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill called for the resignation of her handpicked Lieutenant Governor, Dale Caldwell, after an independent investigation found he had violated state ethics rules and committed sexual harassment. The report detailed incidents including making a sexually charged comment to a female staffer when she rejected his romantic advances towards her younger friend. Investigators concluded this constituted harassment and was not credible for Caldwell to deny. Additionally, the probe uncovered ethical violations such as bringing personal guests to events without proper clearance or payment and attempting to secure promotions for state employees with whom he had romantic relationships.
Sherrill gave Caldwell until Friday to resign, which he did on that day amid mounting pressure from her administration following the release of the report. Caldwell maintained his innocence but resigned to avoid further distraction, despite Sherrill calling his behavior "extremely troubling" and stating it undermined organizational trust. The resignation came as a surprise given the high praise Sherrill had previously heaped upon Caldwell during their campaign.
This development highlights internal administration conflicts that can arise from such allegations, particularly in New Jersey where the governor lacks direct power to remove an independently elected lieutenant governor but can still strip them of responsibilities and seek impeachment through legislative action.
Written for “New Jersey Lt Governor Resigns Over H…” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 12 other(s) covering the same event.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill called on her handpicked Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday, after an independent investigation substantiated sexual harassment and two ethics violations.
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investigation → call → harassment
The investigation found Caldwell told a female staffer that "you young women are looking for young sperm" after she told him her younger friend was not interested in a romantic relationship with him.
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friend → find → him
Investigators concluded the sexually charged remark constituted sexual harassment and said Caldwell's denial that he made the comment was not credible.
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he → conclude → comment
The staffer said she subsequently attempted to distance herself from Caldwell at work and avoid traveling with him when possible.
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she → say → him
"I’m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so," Sherrill said Thursday, calling the substantiated sexual harassment finding "extremely troubling."
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Sherrill → call → finding
The report also substantiated two ethics violations, finding Caldwell brought personal guests to ticketed events without advance ethics clearance or payment and repeatedly attempted to secure a promotion for a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship.
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he → substantiate → relationship
Investigators found Caldwell continued bringing unpaid guests to events despite repeated training and warnings, including on May 23, one day after he was formally notified of the investigation.
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he → find → investigation
Four days after receiving notice of the investigation, Caldwell also used his state email account to recommend his romantic partner for a leadership position in another executive branch department, referring to her as "my friend" and forwarding her resume and letter of interest.
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Caldwell → receive → interest
Investigators said Caldwell did not disclose their romantic relationship while advocating for her promotion.
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Caldwell → say → promotion
Caldwell denied wrongdoing in a May response to investigators, calling the allegations false and misleading and saying he believed the facts would exonerate him.
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facts → deny → him
He denied hitting on or asking women out while conducting official business.
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He → deny → business
Fox News Digital reached out to Caldwell for comment on the report and Sherrill's resignation demand.
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Digital → reach → report
Sherrill said the violations reflected "a pattern of behavior" that persisted despite warnings and training.
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that → say → warnings
"The Lieutenant Governor’s resignation is necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents," the Democrat said.
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Democrat → say → residents
Sherrill also took aim at President Donald Trump in announcing her decision, saying the president "continues to undermine confidence in public service at the federal level" and that she would not accept "a culture that sweeps misconduct under the rug" in New Jersey.
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that → take → Jersey
The investigation began after the state's chief ethics officer received an anonymous complaint in May alleging inappropriate behavior toward women and ethics violations.
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officer → begin → women
Caldwell was formally notified of the investigation May 22.
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Caldwell → notify → investigation
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