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New Jersey Lt Governor Resigns

25 Sep to 26 Sep
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New Jersey Lt Governor Resigns. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/34160

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The report also detailed that, in response to questions about his attempts to promote an employee with whom he had a romantic relationship, Caldwell “admitted to investigators that he did not disclose the romantic nature of his relationship with the state employee while making these promotion requests.”

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Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D-NJ) handed in his resignation letter on Friday, after Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) called for him to step down following an investigation into his alleged inappropriate sexual misconduct.

7 of 8 outletsfirst reported 25 Sepwording from Washington Examiner

As lieutenant governor, Caldwell was also serving as New Jersey’s secretary of state, who is the chief elections officer.

6 of 8 outletsfirst reported 25 Sepwording from The Guardian

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.

5 of 8 outletsfirst reported 25 Sepwording from Fox News

Sherrill said Caldwell’s “ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings.”

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 25 Sepwording from NBC News

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NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns amid bombshell sexual harassment inquiry New York Post

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  1. 25 Sep

    The report also detailed that, in response to questions about his attempts to promote an employee with whom he had a romantic relationship, Caldwell “admitted to investigators that he did not disclose the romantic nature of his relationship with the state employee while making these promotion requests.”

    7 outlets · Washington Examiner
  2. 26 Sep

    Without an interim lieutenant governor in place, the line of gubernatorial succession falls to Senate President Nicholas Scutari in the event of an emergency or if Sherrill leaves the state before a permanent appointment is made.

    2 outlets · Fox News

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