# New Jersey Lt. Gov. Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Findings

> New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after investigation found multiple sexual harassment incidents.
- Title: New Jersey Lt. Gov. Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Findings
- Summary: New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after investigation found multiple sexual harassment incidents.
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/dale-caldwell-resignation-sexual-hrassment-report-mikie-sherrill
- Published: 2026-09-25T14:46:42.26+00:00
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- Topics: new jersey, dale caldwell, mikie sherrill, sexual harassment, resignation, investigation, state government, news, local
## Resignation Announcement
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after a monthslong investigation into sexual harassment allegations.

> New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday afternoon, one day after after a monthslong investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct and sexual harassment was made public.
## Investigation Findings
The report found Caldwell made inappropriate comments and brought uninvited guests to paid events.

> A 61-page investigative report concluded Caldwell made inappropriate comments toward a female staffer's friend after she rejected his advances, brought uninvited guests to paid events and sought a promotion for a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship.
## Gov. Sherrill's Response
Gov. Mikie Sherrill called for Caldwell to resign immediately.

> In a statement Thursday night, Sherrill called on her fellow Democrat to resign by Friday, saying it is 'necessary' and 'in the best interest of New Jersey residents.'
## Caldwell's Defense
Caldwell called the report 'false' and said he resigned to avoid being a distraction.

> In an interview with the New York Times, Caldwell called the sweeping report 'false' and insisted he resigned in order to not be a 'distraction to the administration.'
## Specific Incident Details
Caldwell asked a staffer's friend if she was single during a car ride in April.

> Upon being rebuffed, (Caldwell) remarked that Staffer-1, her friend and women like them were ambitious and successful and needed a man who was in a position to help them, 'but you young women are looking for young sperm.'
## Promotion Attempt
Caldwell tried to secure a promotion for his girlfriend without disclosing their relationship.

> In May, Caldwell also made multiple attempts to secure a promotion for his girlfriend, a former state employee who was interested in a 'senior leadership position,' without disclosing the nature of their relationship.
## Ticketed Events
Caldwell attended seven events with uninvited guests.

> The report also identified seven ticketed events between Feb. 19 and May 23 in which Caldwell appeared with one or more guests who were admitted without payment or prior authorization.
## Ethics Investigation
Ethics officer launched investigation after Caldwell denied wrongdoing.

> Chief Ethics Officer Rachel Hammond notified Caldwell that her office had commenced an investigation into his conduct on May 22.
## Legal Challenge
Caldwell's lawyer disputed the investigation's findings.

> Caldwell's lawyer, Thomas Calcagni, denied the claims and doubted the accuracy of the investigation in a statement to the Inquirer.
## Senator Support
Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim called for resignation.

> Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim, both Democrats, also called for Caldwell to resign in statements posted to social media Thursday night.
## Gov. Sherrill's Acceptance
Sherrill accepted resignation and committed to swift selection.

> During a news conference Friday afternoon, Sherrill confirmed that she had accepted Caldwell's resignation and committed to 'swiftly and thoughtfully' choosing a new lieutenant governor.
## Key takeaway

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned following an investigation that found he made inappropriate advances and brought uninvited guests to events.