New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell steps down after ethics investigation
Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D-NJ) handed in his resignation letter on Friday, after Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) called for him to step down following an investigation into his alleged inappropriate sexual misconduct.
TL;DR
- Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D-NJ) submitted his resignation letter on Friday.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) had previously called for Caldwell's resignation.
- The resignation is linked to an investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual misconduct.
- An ethics report stated Caldwell engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy.
- Caldwell was Sherrill's running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.