“I know John Lewis was a man of deep faith and I pray that his spirit will always guide us as we continue the work of systemic change. He charted a path for us. May we all commit to walk in his footsteps.”

Mikie Sherrill is an American politician, former naval officer, and former federal prosecutor. A Democrat, she has served since 2026 as the 57th governor of New Jersey. Before entering statewide office, Sherrill worked in the Navy and later as a federal prosecutor, then moved into elected politics. Her public profile is tied to those roles and to her work in government service rather than to a long list of published writings or other widely documented achievements.