New Jersey schedules April special election for Sherrill
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Trenton, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy set special election dates after Mikie Sherrill resigned her U.S. House seat to assume the governorship on Jan. 20. Murphy issued a writ scheduling a party primary for Feb. 5 and a special general election for April 16, 2026; candidates must file nominating petitions by Dec. 1 and collect required signatures. Early voting windows run Jan. 29–Feb. 3 and April 6–14. More than a dozen candidates, mainly Democrats, have entered the crowded race in the 11th District covering parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governorship earlier in November 2025.
- 2. Sherrill resigned her U.S. House seat effective at 11:59 p.m. on the reported Thursday following the election.
- 3. Gov. Phil Murphy issued a writ setting the special primary for Feb. 5, 2026, and the special general for April 16, 2026.
- 4. Candidates must file nominating petitions by Dec. 1, 2025, and meet signature requirements to appear on primary ballots.
- 5. Early voting windows were set for Jan. 29–Feb. 3 (primary) and April 6–14 (general).
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