Mikie Sherrill | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rodney Frelinghuysen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rebecca Michelle Sherrill January 19, 1972 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jason Hedberg |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) London School of Economics (MSc) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1994–2003 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill[1][2] (/ˈmaɪki/ MY-kee; born January 19, 1972)[3] is an American politician, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, attorney, and former federal prosecutor[4] serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 11th congressional district since 2019. The district includes a swath of suburban and exurban areas west of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherrill was elected on November 6, 2018.[2][5] She was reelected in 2020 by a slightly narrower margin and reelected in 2022 by a wide margin.[6] She is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Jersey.[7]
- ^ "Nominations – Naval Academy Graduates: Rebecca M. Sherrill". Congressional Record. 140 (53). May 5, 1994.
- ^ a b Aron, Michael; Sherrill, Mikie (February 17, 2018). "Season 2018 Episode 7: Congressional Candidate Mikie Sherrill" (Video interview). On the Record with Michael Aron, NJTV. PBS.
- ^ "Rebecca Michelle 'Mikie' Sherrill". Archives of Women's Political Communication. Iowa State University. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ Tackett, Michael (January 29, 2018). "From Annapolis to Congress? These Three Women Know Tough Missions". The New York Times.
- ^ Ruiz, Michelle (August 31, 2017). "Welcome to the Trump Jump: These Women Are Ready to Take On the Most Powerful Men in Congress". Vogue.
- ^ "New Jersey Election Results: 11th Congressional District". The New York Times. November 3, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Gottheimer, Sherrill will enter N.J. governor's race". New Jersey Globe. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.