Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after report cites ethics violations

Lt. Gov. Caldwell stepped down after a report found he made crass remarks to subordinates and tried to get a girlfriend a new state job.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 1,062

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell has resigned, less than 24 hours after the Sherrill administration released a bombshell report accusing Caldwell of sexual harassment and multiple ethical lapses.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday afternoon and she accepted it.

“Public service, holding the public trust, is a privilege, not a right. I feel deeply that it is a commitment by elected officials to serve the people, not their own …

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