Mikie Sherrill

ON THE ISSUES

• Advocated for decreasing the Department of Defense's carbon footprint and increasing its research, development, and investment in reusable and sustainable fuels.
• Led efforts around water infrastructure improvements to remove lead, PFAS, and other harmful chemicals from the water supply
• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant action Congress has ever taken to address climate change
• Earned an impressive 97% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS

• Holding this seat in New Jersey will help win a pro-environmental majority in the House, making it easier to pass climate legislation at the federal level

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND

Representative Mikie Sherrill is running for a fourth term to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy and spent almost ten years on active duty in the U.S. Navy. A Sea King Helicopter pilot, Sherrill flew missions in the Middle East and Europe, including during the Iraq invasion. She later joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office as an Outreach and Reentry Coordinator and an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuting federal cases and advising law enforcement. Sherrill is deeply committed to climate action and protecting the environment from her experiences as a veteran and mother. As member of the House Armed Services Committee, she has focused on decreasing the Department of Defense's carbon footprint and increasing its research, development, and investment in reusable and sustainable fuels. Representative Sherrill has earned a stellar lifetime score of 97% on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard. Representative Sherrill is endorsed by NRDC Action Fund.