TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a mandate to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable, and the Democrat is dialing back on her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump for now.

Her comments came as she sets up her administration and as Democrats celebrated victories in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia and New York City.

Sherrill met with Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., in his statehouse office, where they discussed the transition.

Asked if her double-digit victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli meant she had a mandate, the congresswoman said, “Yes, I do, a big one.”

She did not directly address how prevailing as a centrist in a state that had been shifting to the right in recent years squares with the electi

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