New Jersey Governor Calls for Lt. Governor’s Resignation Amid Misconduct Findings
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell after a misconduct report concluded he violated state policies regarding workplace conduct and ethics rules.
Missoula, MT, September 25, 2026 —
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has publicly called for the resignation of Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell. This action follows the release of a misconduct report that concluded Caldwell violated state policies concerning workplace conduct and ethics rules.
The specific details of the violations found in the report were not immediately available in the summary provided. The report’s findings led Governor Sherrill to request Caldwell’s departure from his position.
The misconduct report cited violations of state policies related to both workplace conduct and established ethics rules. The findings prompted the Governor’s directive for the Lt. Governor to resign.
The contractor’s name and the specific entity that conducted the misconduct investigation were not provided in the summary. Furthermore, the exact timeline of the investigation and the date the report was issued are also not specified.
The summary does not detail any specific actions taken by Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell in response to the report or the Governor’s call for resignation. Information regarding any potential disciplinary measures beyond the call for resignation, or Caldwell’s future plans, was also not included in the provided summary.
The nature of the state policies allegedly violated, and the scope of the workplace conduct and ethics rules in question, were not detailed. The summary also did not specify any potential consequences or next steps following the Governor’s request.
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