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New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's inauguration is today, and FOX 29 News will have live coverage of the event.
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Sherrill's inauguration
What we know:
Sherrill will be sworn in as governor at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. The inauguration is set for noon.
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Mikie Sherrill's victory speech after winning NJ gov. race
Rep. Mikie Sherrill gives a victory speech after winning New Jersey's gubernatorial race.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announced several streets will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to the ceremony:
- Center Street from McCarter Highway to Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
- Mulberry Street from Raymond Blvd. to Center Street
- Rector Street from McCarter Hwy to Mayor Gibson Blvd.
- Fulton Street from Mayor Gibson Blvd. to Rector Street
- Park Place from Raymond Blvd. to Center Street
- East Park Street from Park Place to Mulberry Street
- Kitchell Street between East Park Street and Mulberry Street
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.
Who is Mikie Sherrill?
Dig deeper:
The governor-elect previously represented New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. She's also a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy helicopter pilot.
Sherrill lives in Montclair with her husband and their four children.