mikie sherrill
For Governor of New Jersey
ABOUT MIKIE sherrill
Mikie Sherrill is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, former Navy helicopter pilot, and ex-federal prosecutor who currently serves New Jersey in Congress. She is running for governor to make life more affordable for Garden State families. Her career has been defined by service to her country and New Jersey. Inspired by her grandfather, a World War II veteran, Sherrill joined the military and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1994. She served nearly a decade on active duty, leading missions throughout Europe and the Middle East as a Sea King Helicopter pilot. She also worked on the Battle Watch Floor during the Iraq War and served as a Russian policy officer. After her military service, Sherrill earned a law degree and became an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey. She prosecuted federal cases, focusing on removing illegal guns from the streets and establishing programs to help former prisoners reintegrate into society. In 2018, motivated by the election of Donald Trump, Sherrill ran for office and was elected to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Her campaign led to the largest swing from red to blue in the country that year. As a mother of four, she advocates for New Jersey families, working to reduce costs and improve infrastructure. She also fights for reproductive freedom and serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Sherrill and her husband, Jason, also a Naval Academy graduate, reside in Montclair, New Jersey, with their four children. Their eldest daughter is currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
about mikie sherrill
Mikie Sherrill is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, former Navy helicopter pilot, and ex-federal prosecutor who currently serves New Jersey in Congress. She is running for governor to make life more affordable for Garden State families. Her career has been defined by service to her country and New Jersey.
Inspired by her grandfather, a World War II veteran, Sherrill joined the military and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1994. She served nearly a decade on active duty, leading missions throughout Europe and the Middle East as a Sea King Helicopter pilot. She also worked on the Battle Watch Floor during the Iraq War and served as a Russian policy officer.
After her military service, Sherrill earned a law degree and became an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey. She prosecuted federal cases, focusing on removing illegal guns from the streets and establishing programs to help former prisoners reintegrate into society.
In 2018, motivated by the election of Donald Trump, Sherrill ran for office and was elected to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Her campaign led to the largest swing from red to blue in the country that year. As a mother of four, she advocates for New Jersey families, working to reduce costs and improve infrastructure. She also fights for reproductive freedom and serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
Sherrill and her husband, Jason, also a Naval Academy graduate, reside in Montclair, New Jersey, with their four children. Their eldest daughter is currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
ON ISSUES
AFFORDABILITY
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Fighting for tax relief to ease financial burdens on families.
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Lowering healthcare and energy costs through increased transparency and competition.
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Reducing grocery prices by supporting small food retailers and preventing price gouging.
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Making housing more accessible and affordable to keep families in New Jersey.
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Investing in childcare and essential services to help working families thrive.
Housing
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Increasing housing supply to meet the diverse needs of all residents.
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Collaborating with municipalities to expand "Missing Middle" housing options.
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Repurposing underutilized infrastructure, such as converting commercial buildings into residential units.
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Strengthening first-time homebuyer programs to facilitate homeownership and wealth building.
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Enforcing anti-discrimination laws to protect tenants and ensure safe, livable housing conditions.
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Capping prescription drug costs, including insulin at $35 per month and seniors' out-of-pocket expenses at $2,000 annually.
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Enhancing price transparency to allow patients to know health care costs upfront, promoting competition and affordability.
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Exploring state-led initiatives to identify additional avenues for patient savings on prescription medications.
HEALTHCARE COST
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Expanding access to early childhood education, ensuring affordable pre-K and kindergarten statewide.
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Addressing post-pandemic challenges by supporting high-impact tutoring programs to combat learning loss.
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Improving student mental health through increased school counselors, psychologists, and accessible services.
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Providing free school meals to all students, recognizing the link between nutrition and academic success.
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Strengthening pathways from education to employment by promoting apprenticeships and job training programs in collaboration with employers and colleges.
Education
Early Childhood Education
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Reducing child care costs to alleviate financial burdens on families.
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Capping out-of-pocket child care expenses at 7% of family income, ensuring affordability.
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Expanding the state child tax credit to lift children out of poverty and support working parents.
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Strengthening the early childhood education workforce to provide quality care and education.
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Collaborating with employers to develop child care support programs, benefiting both businesses and employees.
Abortion and Reproductive Rights
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Enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution to ensure permanent protection of reproductive freedom.
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Advocating for comprehensive insurance coverage for all reproductive health care services, including abortion.
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Expanding access to contraception and IVF services to provide affordable family planning options for all New Jerseyans.
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Protecting access to medication abortion by opposing efforts to ban drugs like mifepristone.
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Ensuring military servicewomen have access to abortion and contraception, regardless of their deployment location.
Public Safety and Justice
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Supporting mental health and substance abuse treatment: Expanding access to mental health services and substance abuse programs to address underlying causes of crime.
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Enhancing law enforcement resources: Providing police departments with necessary tools, such as updated 911 infrastructure and license plate readers, to improve public safety.
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Investing in reentry programs: Developing comprehensive services that offer education, housing, and employment opportunities for individuals reentering society, aiming to reduce recidivism.
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Combating illegal firearms: Strengthening law enforcement efforts to remove illegal guns from our streets and prevent violent criminals from obtaining firearms.
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Promoting safe firearm storage: Enhancing requirements for the secure storage of firearms, especially in environments where children are present.
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Implementing evidence-based policing: Investing in smart policing strategies and community trust-building initiatives to effectively reduce crime.
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Environment
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Mitigating flooding through investments in climate-resilient infrastructure to safeguard communities and ecosystems.
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Advancing clean energy solutions, including wind and solar, to reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs for residents.
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Remediating contaminated sites, such as brownfields and Superfund locations, to ensure safe and healthy environments.
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Eliminating lead and persistent chemicals from drinking water, ensuring clean and safe water for all communities.
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Preserving open spaces, including the Delaware Water Gap, the Great Swamp, and Sandy Hook, for recreation and conservation.
TRANSPORTATION
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Investing in mass transit to reduce congestion and provide reliable, affordable options for commuters.
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Advocating for the Gateway Project, aiming to double train capacity between New Jersey and New York by constructing new rail tunnels under the Hudson River.
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Securing federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to repair and upgrade aging roads and bridges.
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Demanding accountability from federal entities like Amtrak to prevent service breakdowns and improve Northeast Corridor reliability.
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Ensuring NJ TRANSIT adopts a customer-focused approach, enhancing communication and service quality for all riders.
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