Mikie Sherrill has been declared the next Governor of the state of New Jersey. Sherrill and her Lieutenant Governor-elect, Dale Caldwell, ran on a platform that aligns with the Sierra Club’s mission to protect rights to clean air, clean water, and preserve open space.
As Congresswoman, she has a strong record on open space protections, smart growth, fighting toxics like PFAS and lead, and protecting wildlife. Additionally, Sherrill’s Affordability Agenda includes bold proposals to invest in clean, cheap power like solar to protect our environment and lower utility costs in New Jersey. She has committed to streamlining approvals to bring clean energy online, and holding PJM, the state’s regional grid operator, accountable for not connecting the backlog of clean, cheap power to the grid.
The NJ Sierra Club endorsed Mikie Sherrill ahead of the Democratic primary election on May 30th, 2025. Since then, the Chapter has mobilized members across the state to fundraise and in key districts, phonebank and canvass in support of the campaign. The Sierra Club has a long history of supporting and working with Mikie Sherrill to advance our environmental, energy and climate goals for NJ and the nation.
In response, NJ Sierra Club Chapter Director Anjuli Ramos-Busot released the following statement:
“The New Jersey Sierra Club congratulates Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell on their well-earned victory. Knowing that the New Jersey gubernatorial election is a part of the national conversation on the mood or direction of our country, let it be clear that the people chose the opposite of what Trump stands for.
We are confident that, as Governor, Mikie Sherrill will defend our state from Trump rollbacks and overreach to ensure New Jerseyans, our rights, and our environment are protected.
The Sierra Club celebrates Mikie Sherrill’s commitment to protecting and preserving New Jersey’s environment and making energy affordable, and we look forward to working together in the coming years to advance towards a cleaner and safer future for all.”