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New Jersey’s lieutenant governor, Dale G. Caldwell, twice sought to have his girlfriend promoted to a state job, made a sexually charged comment to a staff member and ignored warnings to adjust his behavior, according to a report Gov. Mikie Sherrill released Thursday evening.
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New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale G. Caldwell twice sought to promote his girlfriend to a state job, made a sexually charged comment to a staff member, and ignored warnings to adjust his behavior, according to a report released by Governor Mikie Sherrill on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-24",
    "person": "Dale G. Caldwell",
    "organization": "New Jersey State Government",
    "referenced_document": "report released by Gov. Mikie Sherrill"
}
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Politics Workplace Conduct 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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