New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns amid harassment findings

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after investigation finds sexual harassment and ethics violations.

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Sep 28, 2026
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed a staff member and committed other ethics violations.
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Sep 28, 2026
Gov. Mikie Sherrill called for Caldwell's departure and named an acting secretary of state.
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Sep 28, 2026
Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after a 61-page probe found sexual harassment and repeated ethics violations.
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New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Resigns After Harassment Findings

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an independent investigation found he sexually harassed a staff member and committed other ethics violations, including seeking a promotion for a romantic partner. Gov. Mikie Sherrill called for his departure and named an acting secretary of state, while Caldwell and his lawyer disputed the report’s findings and fairness.

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