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first_reported: 2026-11-08 03:35 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 10:26 EST
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# Sherrill names Shirley Emehelu lieutenant governor of New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill named Shirley Emehelu as her new lieutenant governor, NBC New York and Gothamist reported.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mikie Sherrill](/new-york/wiki/mikie-sherrill.md), [Shirley Emehelu](/new-york/wiki/shirley-emehelu.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC New York](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-jersey-mikie-sherrill-lieutenant-governor-announcement/6569533/), 2026-11-08 03:35 EST: Sherrill names Shirley Emehelu as New Jersey's new lieutenant governor
- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/nj-gov-sherrill-to-announce-her-new-lieutenant-governor-pick), 2026-11-09 10:26 EST: NJ Gov. Sherrill announces her new lieutenant governor pick

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