Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey
| Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Style |
|
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | New Jersey Constitution of 1947 (as amended, effective January 17, 2006) |
| Inaugural holder | Kim Guadagno (2010) |
| Formation | January 19, 2010 |
| Succession | First |
| Salary | $175,000 (per year)[1] |
The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is an elected constitutional officer in the executive branch of the state government of New Jersey in the United States.
The lieutenant governor is the second highest-ranking official in the state government and is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four-year term.
List
[change | change source]Democrat (3) Republican (1)
| # | Picture | Lieutenant Governor | Party | In office | Governor | Position in Cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Kim Guadagno (b. 1959) |
Republican | January 19, 2010 – January 16, 2018 |
Chris Christie | Secretary of State |
| 2 |  |
Sheila Oliver (1952–2023)[2] |
Democratic | January 16, 2018 – August 1, 2023[a] |
Phil Murphy | Commissioner of Community Affairs |
| Office vacant from August 1–September 8, 2023[a] | N/A | |||||
| 3 |  |
Tahesha Way (b. 1971 or 1972)[3] |
Democratic | September 8, 2023 – January 20, 2026 |
Secretary of State | |
| 4 |  |
Dale Caldwell (b. 1970)[4] |
Democratic | January 20, 2026 – present |
Mikie Sherrill | Secretary of State |
Notes
[change | change source]- 1 2 Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver died in office on August 1, 2023.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "The Book of the States | 2021 | Volume 53 by The Council of State Governments - Issuu". issuu.com. 7 January 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ↑ Concepcion, Summer (August 1, 2023). "N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies after hospitalization for unspecified 'medical care'". NBC News. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ↑ Friedman, Matt; McCarthy, Mia (September 7, 2023). "New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy chooses Tahesha Way, state's elections chief, as next lieutenant governor". Politico. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (July 24, 2025). "Sherrill selects Dale Caldwell, a college president, as Lt. Governor candidate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
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