Mikie Sherrill
Definition
Mikie Sherrill (born Rebecca Michelle Sherrill) is an American politician, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, and federal prosecutor who serves as the governor-elect of New Jersey.
She represented New Jersey's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat from 2019 until 2025, when she resigned following her gubernatorial election victory.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Sherrill is known for her background in national security and her focus on issues like veterans' affairs, infrastructure, and women's rights.
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Mikie Sherrill swapped her flight helmet for a gubernatorial one after a decisive election win.
With her prosecutor chops, Mikie Sherrill cross-examines policy problems like a pro.
New Jersey picked Mikie Sherrill as governor because navigating Trenton traffic requires pilot precision.
From Navy decks to State House steps, Mikie Sherrill's career has all the plot twists of a blockbuster.