Governor Mikie Sherrill faces scrutiny over investigation into Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell's alleged inappropriate behavior

Governor Mikie Sherrill is facing increased pressure to address an ongoing investigation into Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell regarding allegations of inappropriate behavior with women and potential ethics violations. The inquiry, led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino, is examining whether Caldwell's conduct warrants official action. While the NAACP New Jersey State Conference has reserved judgment until the investigation is complete, State Senator Declan O’Scanlon has called for a deeper look into whether the Sherrill campaign was warned about the issues before the voters had a chance to judge. O’Scanlon noted that a whistleblower's concerns were reportedly shared with the campaign but were not fully addressed at the time. Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell has denied the allegations, describing them as

Sources

• New Jersey Globe
  O’Scanlon accuses Sherrill campaign of mishandling Caldwell whistleblower
• Insider NJ
  NJ NAACP President Smith on Caldwell Case: 'Allegations are not Findings'
• Inquirer.com
  Mikie Sherrill won't offer details on Caldwell investigation. Some allies say she needs to soon.

---

Paywall and unreadable sources

• The New York Times
  Anonymous Letter Set Investigation Into a Lieutenant Governor in Motion
• Politico
  Mikie Sherrill provides few answers in first appearance since lieutenant governor investigation surfaced