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TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said she is “ready to get to work” after her decisive 13-point victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli , becoming only the second woman ever elected governor of New Jersey and the first female Democrat to hold the office.

In an interview on Up Close with Bill Ritter , the former Navy helicopter pilot, federal prosecutor, and current congresswoman said her focus now is assembling her administration and addressing the affordability crisis that dominated her campaign.

Key Points

Sherrill becomes New Jersey’s first female Democratic governor and second woman ever to hold the office.

Pledges to freeze utility rate hikes and challenge federal tariff policies on day one.

Promises to govern for all New Jersey residents, including those

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