# NJ Gov. Sherrill Calls Lt. Gov. Caldwell's Resignation

> NJ Gov. Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell resign after investigation finds repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment.
- Title: NJ Gov. Sherrill Calls Lt. Gov. Caldwell's Resignation
- Summary: NJ Gov. Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell resign after investigation finds repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment. NJ Gov. Sherrill ordered Lt…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/nj-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-lt-dale-caldwell-resign-releasing-investigation-findings/19868151
- Published: 2026-09-25T00:05:00+00:00
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- Topics: nj gov sherrill, lt gov caldwell, new jersey, independent investigation, ethics violations, sexual harassment, state policy, news, local
## Resignation Announcement
NJ Gov. Sherrill announced Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation following an independent investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior.
## Investigation Findings
The investigation found Caldwell engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold his office responsibilities.

> engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office
## Ethics Violations Details
Caldwell committed repeated ethics violations including seeking promotion for a state employee he was dating and making inappropriate comments to female staff.
## Governor's Statement
Sherrill stated ethical lapses persisted despite warnings and trainings, with sexual harassment findings being extremely troubling and undermining organizational trust.

> The ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings
## Investigation Authority
The investigation was conducted by former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino.
## Resignation Deadline
Caldwell had until Friday to resign, but his attorneys pushed back against the findings, calling the process unnecessarily protracted and one-sided.

> This unnecessarily protracted and one-sided process lacked the requisite due process that should be afforded every citizen of this state
## Key takeaway

NJ Gov. Sherrill ordered Lt. Gov. Caldwell's resignation following an independent investigation that found repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment.