Mikie Sherrill Sworn In as New Jersey’s First Democratic Woman Governor
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in today as governor of New Jersey, officially assuming the office following an inauguration ceremony. She becomes the first woman from the Democratic Party to hold the state’s governorship as she begins leading the Garden State.
📌 Key Facts
- Mikie Sherrill has been sworn in and is officially serving as governor of New Jersey.
- She is the first female Democratic governor in New Jersey history.
- CBS News reported the swearing-in in a segment posted on January 20, 2026 (source: CBS News Facebook).
- The swearing-in is described as the transition point marking the effective transfer of power to Sherrill.
- Following the oath, Sherrill is now set to lead the Garden State as its governor.
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January 20, 2026
6:37 PM
Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor
New information:
- CBS segment confirms that Mikie Sherrill has now been sworn in and is officially serving as New Jersey governor.
- It reiterates that she is the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
- The piece situates the swearing-in as the transition point where she 'became' governor and is now 'to lead the Garden State,' underscoring the effective transfer of power.