--- title: "NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resign after investigation" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/nj-governor-mikie-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-resign-after-investigati" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/nj-governor-mikie-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-resign-after-investigati" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/nj-governor-mikie-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-resign-after-investigati.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/nj-governor-mikie-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-resign-after-investigati" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-25T01:25:29.226Z" source_reported: "2026-09-25T00:28:45.000Z" updated: "2026-09-25T05:00:27.594Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-25T10:01:38.593Z" --- # NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resign after investigation *An outside‑law‑firm report found sexual harassment, a romantic advance and undisclosed promotion attempts, prompting a resignation deadline.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust 86 – named officials, official findings, and several independent outlets corroborate the investigation details. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic 95 – explains context, quotes Sherrill, separates facts, provides specifics and next steps clearly. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15 – language is measured and proportional to the story. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Governor Mikie Sherrill asked Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after an outside‑law‑firm investigation. - The 61‑page report said Caldwell made a romantic advance toward a staffer’s friend and repeated sexual comments. - Caldwell tried to secure a promotion for a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship without disclosing it. - Sherrill gave Caldwell until Friday to step down. An investigation commissioned by New Jersey’s chief ethics officer produced a 61‑page report that concluded Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell engaged in sexual harassment and ethics violations. The report said Caldwell made a romantic advance toward a female staffer’s friend, followed by a sexual comment after the advance was rejected. It also found that Caldwell repeatedly attempted to obtain a promotion for a state employee with whom he was romantically involved, without disclosing the relationship, and that he brought personal guests to ticketed events without ethics clearance. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the findings on Thursday and demanded Caldwell’s resignation, giving him until Friday to leave office. In a statement she said Caldwell “engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office.” Caldwell has denied any wrongdoing, and the governor’s office has not received a response to a request for comment. ## Disagreement on relationship description Left‑rated digests (WHYY, Inquirer, Gothamist, NBC New York, NBC Philadelphia, Politico) described the person Caldwell tried to promote as his “girlfriend.” Centre‑rated reports (CBS, abc 7 NY, Patch, abc 6 Philadelphia, WTXF, WNYW) described the same person as a “state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship” or a “staffer’s friend.” The CBS full report also noted that Caldwell brought personal guests to ticketed events without ethics clearance, a detail not mentioned in the left‑rated digests. > I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. > > — Mikie Sherrill, Governor ## Omissions No right‑rated outlet ran the story; consequently, the right‑rated perspective is absent from the coverage. ## Who covered it Shares of the 89 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 25% (22) - Centre: 58% (52) - Right: 17% (15) 9 of 98 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-25T10:01:38.593Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 3 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-25T10:15:18.822Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left‑rated outlets all led on Governor Mikie Sherrill’s request that Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resign by Friday after an investigation. Gothamist and The Independent provided full reports; the remaining ten digests echoed the resignation demand and the finding of sexual‑harassment and ethics violations. - Gothamist noted a 61‑page report that said Caldwell asked a senior female staffer whether her friend was single and suggested she needed a man in power. The Independent recorded a quoted remark to a staffer, “you young women are looking for young sperm.” Both outlets included statements from Governor Sherrill calling the resignation necessary and in the best interest of residents, and from lawyer Thomas Calcagni disputing the findings. - Only Gothamist mentioned the constitutional route of removal through legislative impeachment; none of the other left‑rated digests referenced that possibility. No left outlet reported any cost estimate for the investigation, and the digests did not provide further detail on the whistleblower’s identity. ### Centre - All twelve centre‑rated outlets published a story whose headline reported that Governor Mikie Sherrill asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign. Each digest noted that an independent investigation found Caldwell had made sexual comments to a staffer, attempted to promote a romantic partner, and breached state ethics and discrimination rules. - The CBS News full report added that the investigation documented a romantic advance toward a female staffer’s friend, a sexual remark made after rejection, and repeated attempts to secure a promotion for a state employee with whom Caldwell was involved. It also recorded that Caldwell brought personal guests to ticketed events without ethics clearance, and included Sherrill’s statement promising accountability. - The digests do not reproduce Sherrill’s quoted statement, omit the detail about personal guests at events, and do not specify the law firm hired to conduct the review. They also lack mention of the anonymous letter that prompted the investigation, which appears only in the abc 6 Philadelphia digest. No centre outlet provided additional cost estimates or broader political context. ### Right - MY Northwest, The Gateway Pundit, Washington Times, Washington Examiner, VINnews, democraticaccent.com, nytimespost.com and Fox News all reported that Governor Mikie Sherrill asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign and set a Friday deadline for his departure. - MY Northwest, Washington Times and VINnews said a law firm hired by the governor’s office produced the report, while Washington Examiner and nytimespost.com described the investigation as independent; The Gateway Pundit and democraticaccent.com noted findings of sexual harassment and repeated policy breaches. - None of the eight digests included a statement from Caldwell or his office, and none provided details such as the specific language of the alleged harassment, the number of violations, or any financial implications; the coverage focused solely on the resignation demand and the investigation’s conclusions. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 2 - mixed: 13 - high: 23 - unknown: 9 - veryHigh: 50 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/397089/new-jersey-lt-governor-resigns-over-ethics-scandal.html) — New Jersey Lt. Governor Resigns Over Ethics Scandal - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/25/us-news/nj-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-resigns-amid-bombshell-sexual-harassment-inquiry) — NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns amid bombshell sexual harassment inquiry - [Gothamist](https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lt-governor-dale-caldwell-has-resigned-gov-sherrill-says) — NJ Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has resigned, Gov. Sherrill says - [North Jersey](https://northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/09/25/dale-caldwell-nj-investigation-report-full-text/91936053007) — Read full report on New Jersey's Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell here - [MS NOW](https://ms.now/news/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resigns-caldwell-ethics) — New Jersey’s lieutenant governor says he’s resigning after ethics report - [Inquirer](https://inquirer.com/politics/new-jersey/dale-caldwell-resign-mikie-sherrill-20260925.html) — New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after investigation found sexual harassment and other wrongdoing - [khbrknews](https://khbrknews.com/new-jersey-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-after-sexual-harassment-investigation) — New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation - [WRNJ Radio, Inc](https://wrnjradio.com/gov-sherrill-calls-for-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-to-resign-after-investigation-finds-ethics-workplace-violations) — Gov. Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign after investigation finds ethics, workplace violations - WRNJ Radio - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/397028/nj-governor-urges-her-lieutenant-to-step-down.html) — NJ Governor Urges Her Lieutenant to Step Down - [quicknewsupdates.com](https://quicknewsupdates.com/new-jersey-governor-gives-her-lieutenant-governor-until-friday-to-resign) — New Jersey Governor Gives Her Lieutenant Governor Until Friday to Resign - Quick News Updates - [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/25/new-jersey-gov-sherrill-calls-on-her-lieutenant-governor-to-resign) — New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign - [voz.us](https://voz.us/es/politica/260925/39385/nueva-jersey-mikie-sherrill-dale-caldwell-acoso-sexual.html) — New Jersey Democratic Governor Demands Resignation of Lieutenant Governor After Sexual Harassment Investigation · Global Voices - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/us/new-jersey-gov-sherrill-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations-6094732) — New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Calls on Lieutenant Governor to Resign Over Alleged Ethics Violations - [The New York Ledger](https://thenyledger.com/politics/new-jersey-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-after-sexual-harassment-investigation) — New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/11166672/new-jersey-governor-asks-her-no-2-to-resign-over-ethics-and-sexual-harassment-violations.html) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/us-news/nj-gov-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-dale-caldwells-resignation-after-sex-harrassment-probe) — NJ Gov. Sherrill demands hand-picked Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell’s resignation after sex harassment probe - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resignation-ethics-probe/73878192) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-jerseys-governor-calls-lieutenant-governor-resign-ethics-report-rcna599771) — New Jersey’s governor calls on her lieutenant governor to resign over ethics report - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/new-jersey-governor-mikie-sherrill-demands-lt-governor-dale-caldwell-resign-after-sexual-harassment-ethics-findings-101790304774619.html) — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill demands Lt Governor Dale Caldwell resign after sexual harassment, ethics findings - [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/world-news/361038336/new-jersey-governor-asks-her-no-2-resign-over-ethics-and) — US governor asks her No 2 to resign over sexual harassment violations - [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/who-is-dale-caldwell-new-jersey-governor-calls-on-her-lieutenant-to-resign-12486321) — Who is Dale Caldwell? New Jersey governor calls on her lieutenant to resign - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/24baaef4d2dcf0c7) — Who Is Dale Caldwell? New Jersey Governor Calls on Her Lieutenant to Resign - [njtoday.news](https://njtoday.news/2026/09/24/new-jersey-governor-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-after-investigation-finds-sexual-harassment) — New Jersey governor calls on lieutenant governor to resign after investigation finds sexual harassment - [washingtonsun.com](https://washingtonsun.com/national/new-jersey-governor-mikie-sherrill-lieutenant-governor-to-resign) — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Calls for Her Lieutenant Governor to Resign - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/4742378/mikie-sherrill-dale-caldwell-resignation-sexual-harassment-allegations) — Sherrill calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor after allegations - [WLTX](https://wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [Krem2 News](https://krem.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [9NEWS Denver](https://9news.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [WFAA 8abc](https://wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [WKYC](https://wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [WCSH](https://newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [WBIR](https://wbir.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [Independent Journal Review](https://ijr.com/discover/politics-2026-09-24-sherrill-calls-caldwell-resignation-harassment-findings-74847d87) — Sherrill Calls for Caldwell Resignation After Harassment Findings - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/09/24/new-jersey-governor-asks-her-no-2-to-resign-over-ethics-and-harassment-violations) — New Jersey Governor Asks Her No. 2 To Resign Over Ethics and Harassment Violations - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/09/new-jersey-governor-mikie-sherrill-demands-lieutenant-governor) — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Demands Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell Resign After Investigation Found He Sexually Harassed Woman * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila - [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/new-jersey-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-after-sexual-harassment-investigation) — New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation - NEW YORK TIMES POST - [democraticaccent.com](https://democraticaccent.com/new-jersey-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-after-sexual-harassment-investigation) — New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation – Democratic Accent - [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/09/24/new-jersey-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-on-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-after-sexual-harassment-investigation) — New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/new-jersey-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-lieutenant-governor-resign-sexual-harassment-investigation) — New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation - [NY Daily News](https://nydailynews.com/2026/09/24/new-jersey-governor-lieutenant-resign-alleged-ethics-violations) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/09/new-jerseys-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations) — New Jersey’s governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations – WTOP News - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/24/new-jerseys-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations) — New Jersey's governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/new-jersey-s-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations/article_3aa06d26-c63d-5a71-ad8d-752e3a253c14.html) — New Jersey’s governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-n27131) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/new-jerseys-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/new-jersey-seattle-b3056118.html) — New Jersey's governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/new-jersey-seattle-b3056118.html) — New Jersey's governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [The Lawton Constitution](https://swoknews.com/ap/national/new-jerseys-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations/article_2f84c90a-d9a6-5776-b91d-5c2b5d4d6a46.html) — New Jersey's governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [MY Northwest](https://mynorthwest.com/national/new-jerseys-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations/4279664) — New Jersey's governor asks lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/new-jersey-governor-asks-2-resign-ethics-sexual-136742119) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/national/2026/09/24/new-jersey-governor-asks-her-no-2-to-resign-over-ethics-and-sexual-harassment-violations) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [KYTX](https://cbs19.tv/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [Fort Smith/Fayetteville News](https://5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/new-jersey-governor-calls-resignation-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell/507-0275ea38-a2f7-4c00-a4d0-0d4d5cd004c1) — New Jersey governor calls for resignation of her lieutenant governor - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/24/new-jersey-gov-sherrill-calls-her-lieutenant-governor-resign) — New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign - [Daily Kos](https://dailykos.com/stories/2026/9/24/800103260/community/nj-lt-governor-under-fire-for-ethics-violations) — NJ Lt. Governor under fire for ethics violations, Governor calls on him to resign - which shows this is about a Democratic administration, not GOP - [New Jersey Monitor](https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/09/24/nj-lieutenant-governor-violated-ethics-policies-report) — Gov. Sherrill seeks Lt. Gov. Caldwell’s resignation over alleged ethics violations - [communityq.com](http://register.staging.communityq.com/premium/stories/gov-sherrill-seeks-lt-gov-caldwells-resignation-over-alleged-ethics-violations,208634) — Gov. Sherrill seeks Lt. Gov. Caldwell’s resignation over alleged ethics violations - [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-jersey-governor-calls-for-lieutenant-governor-resignation) — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation after investigation - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/09/24/new-jersey-governor-asks-her-lt-governor-to-resign) — New Jersey Governor Asks Her Lt. Governor to Resign - [WHYY](https://whyy.org/articles/sherrill-calls-on-caldwell-to-resign-investigation-findings) — N.J. Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after releasing investigation findings - [abc 7 NY](https://abc7ny.com/post/nj-gov-mikie-sherrill-calls-lt-dale-caldwell-resign-releasing-investigation-findings/19868151) — Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after releasing investigation findings - [Parsippany Focus](https://parsippanyfocus.com/governor-sherrill-releases-report-on-investigation-into-lieutenant-governor-caldwell-calls-for-resignation) — Governor Sherrill Releases Report on Investigation into Lieutenant Governor Caldwell, Calls for Resignation - [Politico](https://politico.com/news/2026/09/25/lieutenant-governor-of-new-jersey-stepping-down-following-allegations-of-improper-behavior-sources-say-01093454) — Lieutenant governor of New Jersey stepping down following allegations of improper behavior, sources say. - [Inquirer](https://inquirer.com/politics/mikie-sherrill-dale-caldwell-resign-20260924.html) — Mikie Sherrill calls on her lieutenant governor to resign after investigation finds Caldwell sexually harassed woman - [Patch](https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/nj-lt-governor-sexually-harassed-staff-must-resign-sherrill-says) — NJ Lt. Governor Sexually Harassed Staff, Must Resign, Sherrill Says - [Gothamist](https://gothamist.com/news/nj-governor-asks-caldwell-her-second-in-command-to-resign) — NJ Governor asks Caldwell, her second in command, to resign - [abc 6 Philadelphia](https://6abc.com/post/nj-gov-sherrill-calls-lt-caldwell-resign-releasing-investigation-findings/19868040) — Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after releasing investigation findings - [thelakewoodscoop.com](https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/breaking-gov-sherrill-calls-for-lt-gov-caldwells-resignation-following-investigation) — BREAKING: Gov. Sherrill Calls For Lt. Gov. Caldwell’s Resignation Following Investigation - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/new-jersey-s-governor-asks-lieutenant-governor-to-resign-over-alleged-ethics-violations/article_712d3005-eb3f-5e73-9928-265a64c0c291.html) — New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations - [Just the News](https://justthenews.com/nation/states/mikie-sherrill-calls-her-lt-gov-resign-after-report-found-improper-behavior-women) — NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. to resign after report found improper behavior with women - [NBC New York](https://nbcnewyork.com/news/local/gov-calls-on-lt-gov-caldwell-to-resign-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations/6551962) — Gov. calls on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign amid sexual harassment allegations - [NBC Philadelphia](https://nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gov-calls-on-lt-gov-caldwell-to-resign-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations/4468957) — Gov. calls on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign amid sexual harassment allegations - [WTXF](https://fox29.com/news/new-jersey-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-ethics-investigation-mikie-sherrill-call-resign) — Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after ethics investigation - [WNYW](https://fox5ny.com/news/new-jersey-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-ethics-investigation-mikie-sherrill-call-resign) — Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign after ethics investigation - [North Jersey](https://northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/09/24/mikie-sherrill-nj-lt-gov-dale-caldwell-resign-investigation/91928609007) — Sherrill says Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell must resign after investigation - [La Voce di New York](https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/news/2026/09/24/n-j-gov-mikie-sherrill-demands-lt-gov-caldwell-resign-over-misconduct-probe) — N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill Demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resign Over Misconduct Product - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/24/mikie-sherrill-asks-lieutenant-governor-dale-caldwell-resign-alleged) — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign over alleged ethics violations - [Hudson Reporter](https://hudsonreporter.com/uncategorized/records-show-nj-hired-outside-lawyers-months-before-caldwell-probe-became-public) — Records Show NJ Hired Outside Lawyers Months Before Caldwell Probe Became Public - [Politico](https://politico.com/news/2026/09/24/mikie-sherrill-demands-nj-lieutenant-governor-resign-after-report-found-improper-behavior-with-women-01092915) — Mikie Sherrill demands NJ lieutenant governor resign after report found improper behavior with women ## Questions **What did the investigation find about Dale Caldwell?** The 61‑page report concluded that Caldwell made a romantic advance toward a staffer’s friend, repeated sexual comments, tried to promote a state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship without disclosure, and brought personal guests to ticketed events without ethics clearance. **When did Governor Sherrill ask Caldwell to resign?** Governor Sherrill announced the demand for Caldwell’s resignation on Thursday and gave him until Friday to step down, as reported by the CBS full article. **Did Dale Caldwell respond to the allegations?** Caldwell denied any wrongdoing, and the governor’s office reported that it had not received a response to its request for comment. **How did left‑ and centre‑rated outlets differ in their reporting?** Left‑rated digests described the person Caldwell tried to promote as his “girlfriend,” while centre‑rated reports called the person a “staffer’s friend” or a “state employee with whom he had a romantic relationship” and added the resignation deadline and the detail about personal guests at events. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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