TRENTON – Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz released the following statement congratulating Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell on winning the 2025 gubernatorial election:

“It is with immense pride that I congratulate my friend, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill — the second woman and first Democratic woman to lead our state — and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell on an inspiring victory that charts a brighter path forward for New Jersey. This is a moment of profound celebration and renewed hope — not just for the Garden State, but for our nation as a whole.

“New Jersey has affirmed that when humanity, equity, and democracy are on the ballot, we will stand for unity and progress over division and darkness. In these challenging times, Governor-elect Sherrill is the mother, the champion, and the protector our state needs — and I know she will uphold and advance our shared values with tenacity, heart, and unwavering vision.

“Today marks the beginning of the hard work ahead of us, and I look forward to partnering with Governor-elect Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Caldwell to continue creating a framework of policy that invests in, supports, and expands opportunity and affordability for every family who calls New Jersey home.”