New Jersey lieutenant governor steps down over sexual harassment allegations

New Jersey lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday following an ethics report confirming he violated state rules and engaged in sexual harassment against a female staffer. Governor Mikie Sherrill called for his resignation after the investigation results became public. Caldwell, who was Sherrill’s running mate for the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election, submitted his resignation letter on Friday afternoon. The official investigation determined that the lieutenant governor had committed inappropriate sexual misconduct and multiple ethics violations.