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United Methodist Church opens separate probe into former NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell
politics7 days ago

United Methodist Church opens separate probe into former NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell

The United Methodist Church is investigating former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell following a complaint, less than a week after he resigned over substantiated state ethics and harassment findings. Caldwell, who returned to his Plainfield parish immediately after stepping down, continues to deny the state report's conclusions. While Governor Mikie Sherrill’s administration defends the independent investigation, Caldwell is pursuing legal remedies and claims the process lacked fairness. The church has not specified the nature of the complaint or potential disciplinary outcomes.

via newjerseyglobe.com|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#mikie-sherrill
Caldwell Preaches on False Accusations Two Days After Resignation
politics11 days ago

Caldwell Preaches on False Accusations Two Days After Resignation

Former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell delivered a sermon on false accusations at his Plainfield church two days after resigning. He disputed the investigation's findings, claiming he stepped down to avoid distracting Governor Mikie Sherrill, while the governor maintained the report proved serious ethics and harassment violations.

via New Jersey Globe|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#mikie-sherrill
NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment
politics13 days ago

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday after a 61-page independent report substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill accepted his resignation, ending speculation about impeachment, and appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to oversee the November midterms. Caldwell denied the findings, calling the investigation 'ridiculous,' while Sherrill emphasized a culture change in state government.

via Gothamist|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#midterm-elections
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment
politics14 days ago

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, following the release of a 61-page independent ethics report. Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure after the investigation found credible evidence of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the allegations but stepped down to avoid disrupting the administration ahead of the November midterm elections. Sherrill appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to oversee elections, while state Senate President Nicholas Scutari will serve as acting governor if necessary. The resignation ends a months-long controversy that began with an anonymous complaint in May.

via NBC News|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#midterm-elections
New Jersey Governor Demands Lt. Gov. Resignation After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment
politics14 days ago

New Jersey Governor Demands Lt. Gov. Resignation After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded that Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resign by Friday following an independent investigation that substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations. The 61-page report, released Thursday, found that Caldwell made sexually charged remarks to a staffer and her friend, violated rules by advocating for the promotion of a romantic partner without disclosing their relationship, and brought personal guests to ticketed events without payment. Sherrill stated that Caldwell's conduct persisted despite prior warnings and training, calling his resignation necessary for the state's interest. Caldwell's legal team strongly disputed the findings, alleging the process lacked due process and was one-sided. As the state's secretary of state, Caldwell oversees elections ahead of the November midterms, creating a significant administrative challenge if he refuses to step down.

via NBC News|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#mikie-sherrill
Caldwell Retains Counsel as Sherrill Halts Travel Amid NJ Inquiry
politics15 days ago

Caldwell Retains Counsel as Sherrill Halts Travel Amid NJ Inquiry

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell has hired a legal team to prepare for an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior, while Gov. Mikie Sherrill has suspended out-of-state travel to avoid triggering a succession crisis. The inquiry, led by former AG Christopher Porrino and Lowenstein Sandler, has been ongoing since early September, with Caldwell denying wrongdoing and maintaining a low public profile.

via New Jersey Globe|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#mikie-sherrill
politics20 days ago

NJ Gov’s National Campaign Hindered by Lt. Gov. Ethics Probe

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s push to campaign nationally is disrupted by an internal probe into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell for alleged misconduct and ethics concerns. Caldwell, who would act as governor when Sherrill travels, faces scrutiny amid a separate voter-roll software investigation, prompting calls for oversight and highlighting how the probe could affect Sherrill’s national ambitions and political future.

via Politico|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#midterms
politics29 days ago

Sherrill defers on probe into NJ Lt. Gov. in first public appearance

Mikie Sherrill declined to confirm or deny an ongoing misconduct probe involving Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell during her first public appearance since the news broke, offering general assurances that complaints are taken seriously while avoiding specifics; Caldwell’s role as secretary of state and acting governor, plus a separate voter-registration error investigation, have attracted Republican calls for resignation and ongoing scrutiny with Democrats largely silent.

via politico.com|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#lieutenant-governor
politics1 month ago

Sherrill’s Quiet Battle Over a Lt. Gov. Probe Tests New Jersey Leadership

NJ Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is navigating a secretive internal probe into Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell over alleged misconduct and ethics concerns, publicly addressing the matter only in broad terms and offering no details to lawmakers or the public; party leaders report little information, Republicans seize on the silence to criticize governance, Caldwell's duties could be reassigned but have not been stripped, and transparency remains a key political test as the investigation continues.

via Politico|
#dale-caldwell#ethics-investigation#lieutenant-governor
politics1 month ago

Newcomer defeats incumbent Mills in Florida GOP primary amid ethics scrutiny

Ryan Elijah, a former local TV reporter, won a four-way Republican primary for Florida’s 7th District, defeating incumbent Rep. Cory Mills amid controversy including a House Ethics probe and a restraining order; Elijah will face Democrat Bale Dalton (NASA veteran) and Libertarian Christopher Dennison in November, with support from local sheriffs and Florida GOP leaders, while Mills struggled to raise funds despite Trump’s endorsement.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#cory-mills#ethics-investigation
Florida Rep. Mills Loses GOP Primary Amid Ethics Scrutiny
politics1 month ago

Florida Rep. Mills Loses GOP Primary Amid Ethics Scrutiny

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) was defeated in the Florida GOP primary by Ryan Elijah as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic violence, plus campaign-finance violations and a House Ethics Committee investigation; Mills denies the charges, but the contest underscores voter tolerance for ethical scrutiny in a key seat.

via The Washington Post|
#cory-mills-politician#domestic-violence#ethics-investigation
Ethics findings link campaign money to Las Vegas trip amid harassment allegations
politics-and-government1 month ago

Ethics findings link campaign money to Las Vegas trip amid harassment allegations

The House Committee on Ethics found substantial evidence that U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards sexually harassed two young female staffers and created a hostile work environment, and campaign-finance records show he used donors’ funds for a Las Vegas trip with one former staffer, while he missed votes and canceled a tele-town hall during a government shutdown before dropping his reelection bid.

via Raleigh News & Observer|
#campaign-finance#chuck-edwards#ethics-investigation
NC GOP taps Balkcom to replace Edwards on ballot amid harassment allegations
politics1 month ago

NC GOP taps Balkcom to replace Edwards on ballot amid harassment allegations

A North Carolina GOP panel selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on the November ballot after Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. Balkcom, a Henderson County legislator, will face Democrat Jamie Ager as absentee ballots begin going out Sept. 4; her nomination was boosted by endorsements from figures like House Speaker Destin Hall. Edwards will serve out his term but will not seek another, a decision prompted by a House Ethics Committee finding substantial reason to believe he violated rules and his denial of wrongdoing. Ager, a farmer who outraised Edwards, had been rated Lean Republican by Cook Political Report prior to the ethics findings, signaling a potentially competitive race in a narrowly divided district.

via NBC News|
#elections-2026#ethics-investigation#house-of-representatives
Ohio Republican vows to stay in race amid abuse allegations and ethics probe
politics2 months ago

Ohio Republican vows to stay in race amid abuse allegations and ethics probe

Ohio Rep. Max Miller says he will not quit his reelection bid as abuse allegations from his ex-wife trigger a House Ethics Committee probe; he denies the charges, cites joint custody of his daughter, and has called for the ethics inquiry to clear his name, while his father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, urges removal and former President Trump reportedly offered encouragement as polling looks challenging.

via BBC|
#abuse-claims#ethics-investigation#max-miller