From a Sherrill spokesperson:

Today, the Governor’s Oath of Office (LIVE STREAM HERE) will be administered to Mikie Sherrill by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner. Sherrill will be sworn in on William Paterson's bound copy of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence, held by Jason Hedberg, Sherrill's husband.

The inaugural event today features an exhibit of Page One of New Jersey’s ratification of the United States Constitution, courtesy of the State Archives. New Jersey approved the proposed federal charter on December 18, 1787, making it the third state to join the Union.  This original parchment copy of the Constitution which will be on stage with Sherrill is one of only 13 copies known to still be in existence.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Oath of Office will be administered to Dr. Dale G. Caldwell by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner. The first pastor elected Lt. Gov., he will be sworn in on his family’s Bible, held by his daughter Ashley.

Attendees: There will be more than 2,000 people at the swearing-in ceremony at NJPAC. Some notable guests include:

• New Jersey Governors Phil Murphy, Chris Christie, John Corzine, Jim McGreevy, Donald T. DiFrancesco, Christine Todd Whitman, Thomas H. Kean
• Lt. Gov. Way and former Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno
• Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
• Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
• New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Donald Norcross, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez, LaMonica McIver, Herb Conaway, Nellie Pou, and Josh Gottheimer
• U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan, Gregory Meeks, Lori Trahan, Adriano Espaillat, and Scott Peters; former U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy
• Former Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti
• Former U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro
• Former Giants star Tiki Barber
• Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari and Senate Minority Leader Anthony M. Bucco; Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio; members of the senate and assembly
• Leadership representing 24 countries and key NATO allies will be in attendance including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Poland; Ukraine, Japan, India, South Korea, and Taiwan will also be represented, among others
• Colleagues from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including former U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman
• Classmates from the Naval Academy and fellow service members from the U.S. Navy

Presentation of Colors: The New Jersey National Guard & New Jersey State Police Pipe & Drum

Pledge of Allegiance: Emerson Crooks began his studies in Power Systems Engineering in 1967 before joining the United States Marine Corps and serving honorably in Vietnam, earning medals and commendations. He is proud of his service and his fellow Marine Vietnam Veterans. After returning home, he built a distinguished career in power engineering, serving as Field Engineering Manager for Federal Pacific Electric Co. and later as President of Monroe Matic Manufacturing and President & CEO of Gavan Graham Electric. Emerson continues to honor his fallen brothers through community service and veteran advocacy. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties, the Randolph Juvenile Conference Committee, and the Morris County Advisory Council on Aging, Disabilities, and Veterans Services. He also co-chairs the VA NJ Health Care System Veterans Advisory Council for Mental Health and is a lifetime member of the VFW and DAV.

The National Anthem: Genesis Rincon is a senior at Stockton University from Paterson, New Jersey. The eldest of three in a single-mother household, she attended Passaic County Vocational High School, where she studied performing arts with a focus on vocal music. After discovering Stockton through a friend and touring the campus, she enrolled as a First-Generation student with scholarship support and joined the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) program. Genesis initially majored in Elementary Education before finding her passion in Social Work, adding a minor in Disability Studies. While music remains an important part of her life, she now pursues it as a personal interest alongside her academic and professional goals. She is expected to graduate in May 2026.

Call to Order: Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin

Invocation: The Reverend Dr. Charles F. Boyer is a third-generation African Methodist Episcopal preacher. He is the pastor of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Trenton, New Jersey, and the founder of Salvation and Social Justice, a non-partisan Black faith-rooted public policy organization. He is also a Senior Consultant to the Social Action Commission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverend Boyer is the leading faith voice in New Jersey for racial justice issues. His advocacy led to several statewide policy changes such as racial impact analysis, closure of youth prisons, voting rights restoration for the formerly incarcerated, independent prosecutors, community reinvestment through cannabis taxes, and restricting solitary confinement.

19 Cannon Salute: The New Jersey National Guard

Blackhawk Helicopter Flyover (National Guard)

The 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, NJARNG

SGT Nicholas Skripak - Howell, NJ

SSG Yamesha Bethea - Camden, NJ

SPC Amanda Accilien - Teaneck, NJ

MAJ Andre Stevenson - Trenton, NJ

Aircrew

CW3 Douglas Skinner - Shamong, NJ

CW3 Matthew Bean - Willingboro, NJ

SFC James Bolek - Lebanon Twp, NJ

SGT Kyle Lewis - Point Pleasant, NJ

CW3 Joseph Collette - Galloway, NJ

CPT Natalie Bissett - McLean, VA

1SG Timothy Witts - Browns Mills, NJ

CW3 Morgan Kavanagh - Red Bank, NJ

WO1 Martin Roddy - Aberdeen, NJ

CW4 Albert Sbarro - Fieldsboro, NJ

SPC Aidan Lazas - New Providence, NJ

CW2 Michael Capriglione - Cedar Grove, NJ

1LT Vincent Hernandez - Brick, NJ

1LT Bryan Amaya - Mine Hill, NJ

SSG Gabriel Thibault - Toms River, NJ