Gov Mikie Sherrill accepts Caldwell’s resignation, tabs acting secretary of state to replace other role he held
Democrat New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an independent investigation substantiated sexual harassment and ethics violations against him, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
“The investigation found that the lieutenant governor failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office, and he demonstrated a pattern of behavior that does not meet the standards of this administration,” Sherrill said during a news conference in Trenton. “The report documents serious, repeated violations of state policy, including ethical lapses and a substantiated finding of sexual harassment.
“I gave the lieutenant governor until today to resign. He submitted his resignation to me this afternoon, which I accepted.”