Mikie Sherrill is a Navy veteran, former federal prosecutor, and dedicated public servant running for Governor of New Jersey to make life more affordable and equitable for families across the Garden State. With a career defined by service and a track record of delivering results, Mikie brings the leadership, integrity, and experience New Jersey needs.
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Mikie Sherrill graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994 and served nearly a decade in the Navy as a Sea King helicopter pilot. She flew missions throughout Europe and the Middle East, worked on the Battle Watch Floor during the Iraq invasion, and served as a Flag Aide to the Deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. She also served as a Russian policy officer, overseeing nuclear treaty obligations and U.S.-Russia naval relations .
After her military service, Mikie earned a master’s degree in global history from the London School of Economics and a law degree from Georgetown University. She worked as an attorney before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey, where she developed reentry programs to reduce recidivism and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting federal cases .
In 2018, Mikie flipped New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District from Republican control and has been reelected since, serving on the House Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party .
Mikie lives in Montclair with her husband, Jason Hedberg, also a Naval Academy graduate and former Navy intelligence officer, and their four children .
On the Issues
Mikie Sherrill’s campaign is centered on making New Jersey more affordable, transparent, and equitable.
Affordability Agenda
Mikie is committed to lowering the cost of living for New Jersey families by:
- Expanding the state child tax credit.
- Making school meals free for every student.
- Investing in affordable housing and public transit.
- Reducing healthcare and energy costs .
Education
As a mother of four, Mikie understands the importance of quality education. She supports:
- Protecting and increasing funding for public schools.
- Creating regional magnet schools to promote diversity.
- Making college affordable for all willing to work for it .
Reproductive Rights
Mikie is a staunch advocate for reproductive freedom. She has:
- Called for enshrining the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
- Supported public funding for abortions and opposed parental notification laws for minors .
Democracy & Voting Rights
To strengthen democracy, Mikie supports:
- Same-day voter registration.
- Automatically sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters .
Gun Safety
Mikie advocates for:
- Universal criminal background checks.
- Restricting the right to bear arms to enhance public safety .
Infrastructure & Transit
She plans to:
- Invest in public transit and infrastructure projects, including the Gateway Tunnel.
- Repurpose infrastructure for housing to address affordability .
Environmental Protection
Mikie supports:
- An all-of-the-above clean energy strategy.
- Regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
- Funding renewable energy initiatives like wind and solar .
Criminal Justice Reform
Drawing from her experience as a federal prosecutor, Mikie aims to:
- Invest in comprehensive reentry services.
- Develop trust between law enforcement and communities.
- Implement stricter rules for police accountability .
Why Mikie?
Mikie Sherrill combines military discipline, legal expertise, and legislative experience to tackle New Jersey’s challenges head-on. Her commitment to service, affordability, and equity makes her the leader New Jersey families can trust.
We're counting on grassroots supporters like you to power Mikie Sherrill to victory.
I have spent my life fighting for our country and our values. When those values are jeopardized, when our democracy is threatened, I believe it is our responsibility to speak out and demand accountability.
- Mikie Sherrill