In case you missed it, Mikie Sherrill barnstormed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week, highlighting Democrats’ enthusiasm and firing up New Jersey delegates behind the Harris-Walz ticket.
Ahead of Governor Tim Walz being officially nominated as the vice presidential nominee, Mikie appeared on CNN to tout the credentials Gov. Walz brings to the ticket – especially as a military
veteran and member of the Army National Guard for 24 years. You can watch the interview here. She also spoke with influencer Keith Edwards on the danger of Trump’s pick of J.D. Vance as a running mate. You can watch the interview here.
On Wednesday, Mikie was honored at an event celebrating women in Congress with backgrounds in national security – AKA the “Badass Caucus.” Mikie spoke at the event alongside Reps. Abigail Spanberger, Elissa Slotkin, and Chrissy Houlahan, with a special guest appearance from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
On Thursday morning, Mikie headlined the New Jersey delegation breakfast where she was joined by special guests Governors Wes Moore (D-MD) – a fellow military veteran and rising star in the party – and Phil Murphy (D-NJ). Also joining the speaking program was Mike Hellstrom, Vice President and Eastern Regional Manager of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA); and New Jersey State Democratic Committee Chairman LeRoy Jones and Passaic Democratic Chairman John Currie who gave touching tributes to the late Rep. Bill Pascrell.
Thursday evening, Mikie was honored on stage with other Members of Congress who are military veterans including Rep. Ruben Gallego, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Jason Crow, and others. Rep. Sherrill recently led a letter from Democratic House and Senate veterans defending Gov. Walz’s years of service in the National Guard.
All while rocking a pair of Chuck Taylors – inspired by Kamala Harris and bedazzled by Mikie’s daughter.
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Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, recently made campaign stops at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sherrill, a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, is running against Republican incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen in what is expected to be a closely watched race.
At the convention, Sherrill spoke to delegates and party officials about her vision for the district and her plans to bring change to Washington. She highlighted her background as a military veteran and emphasized her commitment to fighting for affordable healthcare, quality education, and economic opportunity for all residents of the district.
Sherrill’s campaign has gained momentum in recent months, with polls showing her in a tight race with Frelinghuysen. She has received endorsements from national organizations such as EMILY’s List and local groups like the New Jersey Education Association.
During her time at the convention, Sherrill also met with other Democratic candidates and party leaders to discuss strategies for winning back control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. She stressed the importance of grassroots organizing and voter turnout in order to flip the district from red to blue.
Overall, Sherrill’s campaign stops at the DNC convention in Chicago were seen as a success, with many attendees expressing support for her candidacy and excitement about the possibility of electing a new voice to represent New Jersey in Congress. As the race heats up in the coming months, all eyes will be on Sherrill and Frelinghuysen as they battle it out for control of the 11th District.
