Striking moments from Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration as NJ Governor
Jan. 20, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET
Governor Mikie Sherrill waves after being sworn in as New Jersey Governor during her inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 2026 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is sworn in during her inauguration ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is embraced by her husband Jason Hedberg during her inauguration ceremony.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill delivers a speech during her inauguration ceremony.
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Governor Mikie Sherrill holds two signed executive orders during her inauguration ceremony.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill waves during her inauguration ceremony.
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Genesis Rincon sings the national anthem during Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration ceremony.
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Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband Jason Hedberg listen to performers in colonial costumes on stage.
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Attendees looks on during the inauguration ceremony for Mikie Sherrill.
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Former Gov. Phil Murphy attends Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration ceremony.
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Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband Jason Hedberg during her inauguration ceremony.
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Jan 20, 2026; Newark, NJ, USA; Governor Mikie Sherrill’s husband during Sherrill’s inauguration ceremony at NJPAC.
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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker attends Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration ceremony.
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The scene before the start of the inauguration ceremony for Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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Musicians in costume perform before the inauguration ceremony for Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J.is seen before the start of the inauguration ceremony for Mikie Sherrill.
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