Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration in New Jersey: WATCH
Governor Sherrill delivers remarks at her Inauguration: full speech
Mikie Sherrill delivers speech after she is sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor.
NEW JERSEY - Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey's 57th Governor on Tuesday.
Mikie Sherrill swearing in
Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey, is sworn-in during an inauguration ceremony at Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Sherrill, 54, will replace Democratic Governor Phil Murp
What we know:
Sherrill was sworn in as governor at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Mikie Sherrill's victory speech after winning NJ gov. race
Rep. Mikie Sherrill gives a victory speech after winning New Jersey's gubernatorial race.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announced several streets will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to the ceremony:
- Center Street from McCarter Highway to Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
- Mulberry Street from Raymond Blvd. to Center Street
- Rector Street from McCarter Hwy to Mayor Gibson Blvd.
- Fulton Street from Mayor Gibson Blvd. to Rector Street
- Park Place from Raymond Blvd. to Center Street
- East Park Street from Park Place to Mulberry Street
- Kitchell Street between East Park Street and Mulberry Street
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.
Who is Mikie Sherrill?
Mikie Sherrill, governor-elect of New Jersey, during an inauguration ceremony at Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Sherrill, 54, will replace Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, ma
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The governor-elect previously represented New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. She's also a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy helicopter pilot.
Sherrill lives in Montclair with her husband and their four children.