COLTS NECK, NJ – NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon today called on Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign immediately, following continued reports about the investigation into allegations of his inappropriate conduct toward women.

“On Friday after reviewing the bombshell report by David Wildstein in the Globe, we laid out a series of questions that the public needed answers to, including ‘when did Governor Sherrill know?’” said Chairwoman Hanlon.  “We now have the answer as reported in BINJE: months ago.” 

“According to reports, an outside investigation led by a former Attorney General began in the late spring and the Lieutenant Governor sat with investigators two months ago. And in all that time, the Sherrill Administration told the people of New Jersey nothing — while Dale Caldwell continued to serve as Lieutenant Governor, as Secretary of State, and repeatedly as Acting Governor of this state while Governor Sherrill was off campaigning for congressional candidates in other states. 

“Let that sink in. New Jersey had an Acting Governor under investigation for inappropriate conduct toward women and potential ethics violations, and the administration that promised to be the most transparent in history kept it quiet for months,” continued Hanlon.  “The fact that this investigation has been going on for months clearly indicates that these are very serious allegations.”

“Moreover, Governor Sherrill, the first woman Democratic Governor in New Jersey, allowed the potential behavior to continue for months while shrouding the investigation in secrecy, putting more women potentially at risk.  This could be the worst handling of a crisis in modern history. Caldwell should have been placed on leave during the investigation. As a mother of three daughters, I consider this an outrage!”

“The Administration’s statement in response to the reporting is equally disturbing, passing the situation off as a ‘personnel’ matter in an effort to shield the information from the public.  The Governor and Lieutenant Governor should not be considered ‘personnel’ – they are the highest level elected officials in the state and must be held to the highest standard of accountability and transparency.”

“Caldwell is not only the Lieutenant Governor but is also our Secretary of State — the official charged with overseeing New Jersey’s elections. That office cannot function under these circumstances. For the good of the state, and out of respect for the women whose complaints prompted this investigation, Dale Caldwell must resign as Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State immediately.”

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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COLTS NECK, NJ – NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon issued the following statement after learning of allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women by the Lieutenant Governor as reported in the New Jersey Globe. “One mess after another in the Sherrill Administration. An active investigation led by a former Attorney General into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Lieutenant Governor Caldwell toward women is the latest. And talk about failure to be transparent – it appears the Sherrill administration did not disclose the investigation until the New Jersey Globe’s investigation had begun.

New Jersey residents deserve to know: 

– How many complainants are there? 

– When did the alleged inappropriate activity take place? 

– Was the conduct during the time Sherrill was off stumping for congressional candidates in other states? 

– When did the investigation begin? 

– Was Caldwell under investigation while serving as acting governor? 

Governor Sherrill appears more focused on preparing a presidential run than governing New Jersey, and it’s time to hold her accountable. Sherrill promised transparency and accountability. So far we have had none. Accountability delayed is accountability denied. New Jerseyans deserve answers.”

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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COLTS NECK, NJ – NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon issued the following statement after learning of allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women by the Lieutenant Governor as reported in the New Jersey Globe. “One mess after another in the Sherrill Administration. An active investigation led by a former Attorney General into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Lieutenant Governor Caldwell toward women is the latest. And talk about failure to be transparent – it appears the Sherrill administration did not disclose the investigation until the New Jersey Globe’s investigation had begun.

New Jersey residents deserve to know: 

– How many complainants are there? 

– When did the alleged inappropriate activity take place? 

– Was the conduct during the time Sherrill was off stumping for congressional candidates in other states? 

– When did the investigation begin? 

– Was Caldwell under investigation while serving as acting governor? 

Governor Sherrill appears more focused on preparing a presidential run than governing New Jersey, and it’s time to hold her accountable. Sherrill promised transparency and accountability. So far we have had none. Accountability delayed is accountability denied. New Jerseyans deserve answers.”

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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Evidence shows noncitizen registrations before and after alleged  MVC “glitch”

COLTS NECK, N.J. ⎯ The NJGOP is calling for New Jersey’s investigation into the alleged Motor Vehicle Commission “glitch” between June of 2023 and June of 2024 that allowed thousands of non-citens to register to vote to extend beyond that one-year period. Documentary evidence received from New Jersey election officials pursuant to records requests has revealed that the problem is much larger than admitted by the Sherrill administration.

“Based on public records obtained by the NJGOP, there is ample evidence non-citizens were added to New Jersey’s voter rolls before June 2023 and extending well beyond June 2024,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon, referring to the timeframe during which Gov. Mikie Sherrill acknowledged that approximately 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote by the Motor Vehicle Commission. “I am calling on the Sherrill administration to ensure any investigation is not limited to the timeframe of this one instance so that New Jersey voters can be assured every effort to restore integrity to our voter rolls is being made.”  

An analysis from public records obtained from New Jersey elections offices by the NJGOP reveal that non-citizens have been allowed to access New Jersey’s voter rolls over the course of many years and continuing to recent dates. In just one example, documents obtained from Hudson County demonstrated that more than 50% of the documented non-citizen registrations took place outside the June 2023 to June 2024 time frame that the Sherrill administration points to as the only time period non-citizens were allowed to register to vote.  

“Only a comprehensive investigation and audit of New Jersey’s voter rolls can ensure election integrity and restore the confidence of New Jersey voters,” said Chairwoman Hanlon. “It’s time for not only a full audit of our New Jersey voter rolls, but we must reform the entire system to ensure that only American citizens are able to register to vote and vote in our elections.” 

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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Member of the European Parliament & Conservative Leader Headlined Rally and Coalition Launch in New Jersey’s “Little Poland” on August 15, joined by Republican Congressional Candidate Rosie Pino

WALLINGTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Republican Party (NJGOP) hosted Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Dominik Tarczyński at a special, free public rally on Saturday, August 15, at 6:00 PM.

The high-profile event brought in hundreds of supporters and took place at Cracovia Manor, located at 196 Main Avenue in Wallington, New Jersey. Tarczynski is a highly popular Polish leader with a wide international media presence. Best known for his strong public stances on curtailing illegal immigration and his slogan “Be like Poland”.

Wallington holds profound cultural significance for the event as a historic hub widely celebrated as “Little Poland,” with an estimated 43% to 50% of its local population tracing their ancestry directly to Poland. The community serves as a vibrant cornerstone of Polish-American heritage in the Garden State.

MEP Tarczyński was joined at the rally by Clifton Councilwoman and Republican Nominee for Congress in NJ-09, Rosie Pino. The 9th Congressional District includes Wallington and several other municipalities that are home to thriving communities of Polish-American patriots who share conservative values of faith, family, and freedom.

“We were incredibly excited to welcome Dominik Tarczyński to New Jersey,” said NJGOP Vice-Chair Pavel Sokolov, whose wife and son are of Polish descent. “Dominik is a steadfast leader who has contributed immensely to making Poland a safe country by rejecting globalism and the influx of disastrous illegal immigration. His voice resonates deeply with freedom-loving Americans who believe in strong borders and national sovereignty.”

The event drew hundreds of Polish-American New Jerseyans who came together with tremendous enthusiasm for the visit.  The NJGOP officially launched its Polish-American Republican Coalition at the event, naming Johan Iwanowski as its chair.  

“Johan brings great passion to the position and the coalition could not come at a better time as we see the Democratic Party in New Jersey lurching to the left and embracing socialism,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon. “New Jerseyans of Polish descent number almost 500,000 and it is important to highlight how important this community is to our state and to the Republican Party. I am grateful to Johan and all those who planned this tremendous event, including coalition chair Iwanowski, NJGOP Vice Chair Pavel Sokolov, and Congressional District-9 candidate Rosie Pino.”

The event was attended by numerous Republican elected officials and party leaders from across the state. 

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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COLTS NECK, N.J. ⎯ The New Jersey Republican Party released a new video highlighting the far-left surge within today’s Democratic Party, as extremists and socialists are being elected in primaries across the nation. Titled “Terrible Ideas,” the video warns of the potential impact of the growing leftist tidal wave within the Democratic Party. 

“The Democratic Party of New Jersey is being pulled to the radical left by activists and political extremists,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon. “The party that once claimed to represent working families is increasingly controlled by those who have lost touch with the values and concerns of hardworking New Jerseyans who are struggling with an affordability crisis and concerned about safety.”  

The video, which can be viewed on the NJGOP’s Facebook page and website, was created to demonstrate the significant shift of ideologies and records of a growing list of radicalized Democratic candidates and elected officials, such as:  

• Adam Hamawy, who has called for the dismantling of the Department of Homeland Security and defunding America’s military and has defended Omar Abdel-Rahman, aka the “Blind Sheikh,” convicted of terrorist conspiracy in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
• Analilia Mejia, a self-professed Democratic Socialist, who has called for the abolition of ICE and campaigned on the same radical agenda championed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• Rebecca Bennett, who has embraced progressive policies, supported efforts to impeach President Trump, acknowledged a desire to raise taxes on hardworking New Jersey families, and prioritized illegal immigrants over New Jersey citizens.

“Even mainstream Democrats are calling out this leftward surge, characterizing the ideology as ‘terrible ideas.’ This movement is gaining ground here in New Jersey, and it represents the future of today’s Democratic Party,” Chairwoman Hanlon added. “Unfortunately, a growing number of New Jersey Democrats are moving left just to satisfy and appease the progressive base of their party.”  

Republicans emphasize that New Jersey voters deserve leaders focused on affordability, public safety, economic opportunity and responsible government, rather than ideological battles.

“While Democrats fight each other over who can be more extreme, Republicans are unwavering in their focus on lowering costs, making New Jersey more affordable and delivering results for the people who call the Garden State home,” Chairwoman Hanlon said. 

About the NJGOP

The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon calls for bipartisan investigation

COLTS NECK, New Jersey – Governor Mikie Sherrill has now admitted that roughly 6,600 non-citizens were erroneously registered to vote by New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System between June 2023 and June 2024, verifying claims by the NJGOP Election Integrity Task Force that New Jersey’s flawed voter registration system allowed for ineligible individuals to register to vote. In addition, at least 400 non-citizens cast ballots.  

 “Months ago, the NJGOP warned that initial findings of non-citizens on the voter rolls uncovered by the NJGOP Election Integrity Task Force were just the tip of the iceberg, and unfortunately, we were right all along,” said Chairwoman Christine Hanlon. In May, the newly formed NJGOP Elections Integrity Task Force found hundreds of non-citizens on New Jersey voter rolls, with at least 30 documented cases of non-citizens voting in elections. That announcement was dismissed by State Democrats as ‘fear-mongering,’ but recent findings now show that not only have thousands of non-citizens been added to our voter rolls, but approximately 400 non-citizens voted in our elections.

“We knew better then, and we know better now. We will not be bullied on an issue so critical to our democracy and will continue to shine a light on a legitimate concern should not be partisan,” Hanlon said. “Unfortunately, the Governor chose to deflect blame for the State’s failings to President Trump rather than focusing on the issue at hand.”

A full accounting of how this error may have impacted election outcomes is necessary, Hanlon said, citing that many elections around the state have been decided by a small number of votes.

“Much more needs to be done. We believe this issue is not isolated to this one-year time frame or a software glitch. The system and verification process must be improved in order to safeguard our elections,” she said. “The public also deserves to know why this was covered up and who was responsible for keeping this critical information from the public.”

Hanlon is calling for a bipartisan investigation into the issue to ensure transparency as to this issue as well as a comprehensive analysis to determine best practices and protocols for election integrity as it relates to voter registration.


About the NJGOP
The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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COLTS NECK, New Jersey – The New Jersey Republican Party has announced the successful completion of Phase 3 of the Republican National Committee’s GROW Program, Growing Organizations to Win. The GROW Program is a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening and building state Republican parties, including infrastructure and operations. 

Under the leadership of Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon and Executive Director Luke Ferrante, the NJGOP completed the final phase of the RNC’s GROW Program, known as the “Chairman’s Circle.” This accomplishment marked the significant achievement of meeting the RNC’s rigorous benchmarks for state party infrastructure. 

“After completion of the first two phases of the program, our team continued to build on that momentum; executing goals, strengthening operations, and meeting all expectations set forth by RNC State Party Strategies,” said NJGOP Chairwoman Hanlon. “We appreciate the support of the RNC and their State Party Strategies team as we have focused on rebuilding our infrastructure, campaign training, election integrity and strategic initiatives to prepare for the 2026 election cycle and beyond.”

About the NJGOP
The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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COLTS NECK, NJ – Today, the New Jersey Republican Party joined the Republican National Committee (RNC) in a lawsuit to prevent certain non-residents who have never lived in New Jersey from registering to vote and voting in the state’s elections.

Below is a statement on the matter from Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters:

“Democrats are allowing certain people who have never lived in New Jersey to vote in the state’s elections,” said RNC Chairman Joe Gruters. “The RNC is taking them to court to stop this unconstitutional scheme, protect lawful voters, and secure New Jersey
elections.”

Background:

• The RNC, the New Jersey Republican Party (NJGOP), and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire sued New Jersey election officials for allowing certain non-residents to register and vote in New Jersey elections.
• This lawsuit challenges a New Jersey law that allows certain people who have never lived in New Jersey – and in some cases have never lived in the United States – to vote in state elections based solely on a relative’s prior residency.
• The RNC is suing to strike down this unconstitutional “never-resident voter” law and ensure only eligible New Jersey voters decide New Jersey elections.
• New Jersey’s Constitution requires voters to be New Jersey residents and state officials cannot expand voting eligibility beyond those constitutional limits.
• This lawsuit does not affect military members or overseas voters who previously lived in New Jersey, both of whom remain legally eligible to vote under state and federal law.
• This lawsuit builds on the RNC’s successful record defending voter eligibility requirements across the country, including a major victory in North Carolina stopping non-residents from voting and recent lawsuits challenging similar policies in Nebraska, Colorado, and Nevada.

About the NJGOP
The New Jersey Republican State Committee is the official entity of the Republican National Committee and represents more than 1.6 million Republicans registered in New Jersey. For more information, visit NJGOP.org.

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