Mikie Sherrill Says She May Run For Governor In NJ

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair may soon have another connection to a gubernatorial candidate: U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill.

The congresswoman – who represents the state’s 11th District in the House of Representatives – told MSNBC that she is “strongly considering” running for governor in 2025 when Gov. Phil Murphy’s term ends.

Many political pundits have been speculating that Sherrill, a Democrat who has an office in Livingston, may be among next year’s gubernatorial contenders, although she hasn’t officially declared her candidacy yet.

If she declares a run for governor, Sherrill would be Montclair’s second candidate to replace Murphy. In June, former Montclair mayor Sean Spiller announced he is running for governor as a Democrat, emphasizing his background as an educator and campaigning on a "working class" platform. See Related: Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller Launches NJ Governor Campaign (VIDEO)

Other gubernatorial candidates who have officially thrown their hats into the ring to replace Murphy in 2025 include Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop and Steve Sweeney, who are running as Democrats. Republican candidates include Jon Bramnick, Robert Canfield, Jack Ciattarelli, Edward Durr, Hans Herberg and Bill Spadea. Meanwhile, Gerardo Cedrone is running as an independent.

Sherrill is up for re-election this year in the House. She claimed a landslide victory in NJ-11, and will face a challenge from Joseph Belnome, the Republican primary winner, as well Lily Benavides (Green Party) and Joshua Lanzara (Truth Freedom Prosperity Party) on Nov. 5. See Related: NJ-11 Primary Election Results: Sherrill And Belnome Win

New Jersey’s 11th District includes the following municipalities:

• Essex County – Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair (part), North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell
• Morris County – Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham, Chatham Township, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Twp (part), Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway, Rockaway Township, Victory Gardens
• Passaic County – Little Falls, Totowa, Wayne (part), Woodland Park

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