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The position of lieutenant governor was created by referendum in 2005, and Dr. Caldwell is only the fourth person to serve in the role.
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The position of lieutenant governor in New Jersey was created by referendum in 2005, and Dale Caldwell is only the fourth person to serve in that role.
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Claim Maker
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2005",
    "person": "Dale Caldwell",
    "organization": "New Jersey State Government"
}
Subject Tags
Politics History New Jersey
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 4:35 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 4:35 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Calls for the Resignation of Her Lt. Governor
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/nyregion/dale-caldwell-ethics-report-new-jersey-mikie-sherrill.html

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell following an investigation that found he sought a promotion for his girlfriend and made a sexually charged comment to a staff member. Caldwell denies the allegations, calling the investigation one-sided.

New Jersey Politics Ethics Violations Sexual Harassment Government Accountability Mikie Sherrill Dale Caldwell
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Embattled New Jersey Lt. Governor Resigns After Ethics Inquiry
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/nyregion/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resigns-dale-caldwell.html

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale G. Caldwell resigned Friday, a day after a report found he violated ethics guidelines by trying to use his position to secure a promotion for a girlfriend and dates for himself. Caldwell, who served for only eight months, denies the report's findings but stated he did not want to be a distraction to the administration.

New Jersey Politics Ethics Investigation Resignation Dale G. Caldwell Mikie Sherrill Sexual Harassment

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