Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Former Biglaw Associate And Federal Prosecutor, Wins NJ Democratic Primary For Governor

Where does America stand when it comes to its political views? The results of yesterday’s primary for New Jersey governor may give us some insights.

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill — the only woman in the race for governor — blew away the crowded competition by leaps and bounds, relying upon her true law and order background in the polls. She served as a Navy pilot for nearly a decade, and later went on to graduate from Georgetown Law. Sherrill then began a career in Biglaw, where she worked as a litigator at Kirkland & Ellis for several years before reentering public service as a federal prosecutor. She worked at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey for about four years before deciding to run for office, winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she’s represented New Jersey’s 11th congressional district since 2018.

This fall, Sherrill will face off against Trump-endorsed Jack Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman. As noted by the New York Times, she’s already got her eyes on the prize.

“I’m going to protect our rights — including a right to an abortion,” Ms. Sherrill told supporters gathered in Morristown, N.J., to celebrate her victory. As for Mr. Ciattarelli, she said, “I am ready to shake up the status quo, and Jack is the status quo.”

She added, “He’s not change, he’s a rerun.”

Best of luck to Mikie Sherrill in November as she attempts to hold on to the New Jersey governor’s office for Democrats.

Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Bluesky, X/Twitter, and Threads, or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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