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Mikie Sherrill

American politician, naval aviator, and prosecutor (born 1972)

Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill[1][2] (/ˈmaɪki/ MY-kee; born January 19, 1972)[3] is an American politician, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, attorney, and former federal prosecutor.[4] She is the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 11th congressional district since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[5] She is running for Governor of New Jersey in the 2025 gubernatorial election.

Mikie Sherrill
Mikie Sherrill
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 11th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2019
Preceded byRodney Frelinghuysen
Personal details
Born
Rebecca Michelle Sherrill

(1972-01-19) January 19, 1972 (age 52)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jason Hedberg
Children4
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
London School of Economics (MSc)
Georgetown University (JD)
WebsiteHouse website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1994–2003
Rank Lieutenant

Early life and education

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Sherrill was born in Alexandria, Virginia.[6] She was raised in Reston, Virginia.[7][8] In 1994, she earned her B.S. from the United States Naval Academy.[1] In 2003, Sherrill graduated from the London School of Economics. In 2004, she studied at the American University in Cairo. In 2007, Sherrill earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.[9]

Military career

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Sherrill wanted to be a pilot from a young age because of her grandfather's service in World War II.[9][10] She was a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot.[2] Sherrill flew missions throughout Europe and in the Middle East.[6][9] In 2000, she was based in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Sherrill served on active duty in the United States Navy for nine years, the final five in the rank of Lieutenant.[11] In 2003 Sherrill was nominated for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.[12] She left the Navy in 2003.[13]

Law career

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In 2007, while earning her Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center, Sherrill was a summer associate at Kirkland & Ellis.[14]

After leaving Kirkland & Ellis, Sherrill joined the United States Attorneys' Office. In 2015, Sherrill became an assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.[15] She left that office in 2016.[6]

U.S. House of Representatives

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On May 11, 2017, Sherrill announced her campaign for New Jersey's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.[16][17] Her campaign was supported by The New York Times.[18]

 
Sherrill visiting Kyiv, July 2022

In June 2018, Sherrill won the Democratic primary with 77% of the vote.[19][20][21] On November 6, Sherrill beat Republican Jay Webber with 56.8% of the vote to Webber's 42.1%.[22][23] Sherrill is the first Democrat to win this seat since 1984.[24] She would be re-elected in 2020, 2022 and 2024.[25]

Following her election, Sherrill joined the moderate New Democrat Coalition.[26] She also joined the Blue Dog Coalition, a caucus of moderate and conservative House Democrats.[27]

In 2019, Sherrill was against the first impeachment of President Donald Trump at first, but she changed her mind in September after it was revealed that Trump pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate then-former Vice President Joe Biden.[28] She supported a second impeachment of Trump after the 2021 United States Capitol attack.[29]

On July 9, 2024, Sherrill became the seventh House member to publicly support President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 United States presidential election after his debate against former President Trump.[30]

2025 gubernatorial election

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On November 12, 2024, Sherrill announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor in the 2025 gubernatorial election.[31]

Personal life

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Sherrill is married to Jason Hedberg.[32][33] The couple has lived in Montclair with their four children since 2010. Sherrill is Roman Catholic.[34]

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nominations – Naval Academy Graduates: Rebecca M. Sherrill". Congressional Record. 140 (53). May 5, 1994.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Aron, Michael; Sherrill, Mikie (February 17, 2018). "Season 2018 Episode 7: Congressional Candidate Mikie Sherrill" (Video interview). On the Record with Michael Aron, NJTV. PBS.
  3. ↑ "Rebecca Michelle 'Mikie' Sherrill". Archives of Women's Political Communication. Iowa State University. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  4. ↑ Tackett, Michael (January 29, 2018). "From Annapolis to Congress? These Three Women Know Tough Missions". The New York Times.
  5. ↑ Ruiz, Michelle (August 31, 2017). "Welcome to the Trump Jump: These Women Are Ready to Take On the Most Powerful Men in Congress". Vogue.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Friedman, Matt (May 12, 2017). "New Jersey Playbook Interview: House candidate Mikie Sherrill". Politico.
  7. ↑ "Sherrill, Mikie". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  8. ↑ Fouriezos, Nick (May 24, 2018). "Mikie Sherrill flew helicopters for the U.S. Now she wants to turn D.C. blue". KYTX.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Mallon, Maggie (September 1, 2017). "Mikie Sherrill Once Flew Helicopter Missions in the Navy—Now She's Running for Congress". Glamour.
  10. ↑ Walsh, Michael (July 10, 2018). "The New Jersey race that could be key to Democrats retaking the House". Yahoo News. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  11. ↑ Ballotpedia, Encyclopedia of American Politics, Bio of Mikie Sherrill. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  12. ↑ "To be Lieutenant Commander: Rebecca M Sherrill" (PDF). Congressional Record. 149 (119): S11048. September 3, 2003.
  13. ↑ Izzo, Michael (May 11, 2017). "Former Navy pilot challenges Frelinghuysen". Daily Record. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  14. ↑ "2007 New York, Summer Associates: Rebecca Sherrill" (PDF). Kirkland & Ellis. 2007.
  15. ↑ "United States v. Francisco Vallejo, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" (PDF). United States District Court District of New Jersey. June 1, 2016. Rebecca M. Sherrill, U.S. District Attorney
  16. ↑ Kiefer, Eric (May 11, 2017). "Montclair Woman, Ex-Prosecutor To Challenge Frelinghuysen For Congress". Montclair, NJ Patch.
  17. ↑ Zaremba, Justin (May 11, 2017). "Ex-Navy helicopter pilot plans to challenge Rep. Frelinghuysen". NJ.com.
  18. ↑ Editorial Board (May 28, 2018). "Opinion: Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Democrats". The New York Times.
  19. ↑ Corasanti, Nick; Flegenheimer, Matt (June 5, 2018). "Democrats Gain Spots to Battle for Crucial House Seats in New Jersey". The New York Times.
  20. ↑ Salant, Jonathan D. (June 5, 2018). "Former Navy pilot, ex-Obama officials to lead Jersey Dem charge to win House at Trump midterm". NJ.com.
  21. ↑ Almukhtar, Sarah (June 5, 2018). "New Jersey Primary Election Results". The New York Times.
  22. ↑ "N.J. Election 2018: Mikie Sherrill wins House seat for Democrats, beats Jay Webber". NJ.com. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  23. ↑ "New Jersey's 11th Congressional District election, 2018 – Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  24. ↑ Narvaez, Alfonso A. (November 11, 1984). "Minish Considers Causes of His Loss". The New York Times. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  25. ↑ "New Jersey Election Results: 11th Congressional District". The New York Times. November 8, 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  26. ↑ Connolly, Griffin; Connolly, Griffin (January 10, 2019). "Houlahan, Sherrill take leadership roles among freshman Dem moderates". Roll Call. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  27. ↑ Lindsey McPherson (November 27, 2018). "Blue Dog Coalition Elects 3 New Co-Chairs to Lead Them in Next Congress". Roll Call. Archived from the original on January 18, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  28. ↑ Alia Slisco (October 3, 2019). "Trump 'Going Against the Constitution,' Dem. Rep. Mikie Sherrill Tells Chris Cuomo: 'Simply Not Acceptable'". Newsweek. Retrieved October 4, 2018. ...Sherrill ... had not been in favor of moving forward with the impeachment.... However, she stated that the recent allegation Trump asked Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Joe Biden has provided an unambiguous case against the president.
  29. ↑ Salant, Jonathan D (January 9, 2021). "Rep. Mikie Sherrill was reticent about impeaching Trump the first time, but this time she says she's sure". nj. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  30. ↑ Nobles, Ryan (9 July 2024). "Another House Democrat calls on Biden to step aside in 2024 race". NBC. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  31. ↑ "Gottheimer, Sherrill will enter N.J. governor's race". New Jersey Globe. November 12, 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  32. ↑ "Nominations – Naval Academy Graduates: Jason J. Hedberg". Congressional Record. 140 (53). May 5, 1994.
  33. ↑ "USNA Men's Rugby Team: All Americans, Eight-Man. Jason Hedberg ('93, '94)". NBC Sports. 1994.
  34. ↑ "Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress" (PDF). PEW Research Center. December 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2023.

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