Public office

Governor of New Jersey

Mikie Sherrill holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of New Jersey.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
New Jersey

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Mikie Sherrill

In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The governor is New Jersey's chief executive, serves as commander in chief, makes appointments with Senate consent where required, and submits a state budget.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The lieutenant governor becomes governor for the remainder of the term.

Sources: New Jersey Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Mikie Sherrill

In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established

The official sources confirm Mikie Sherrill was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Sources

Show1 official source, last checked Oct 29, 2026.