West Essex News

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, representing New Jersey's 11th district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, recently shared her thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets.

On April 20, 2025, Rep. Sherrill extended well-wishes for Easter. She expressed her gratitude for spending the holiday with her family, noting, "I’m grateful to be celebrating today with my family — and I hope that all of the New Jerseyans observing Easter have a joyous holiday."

The following day, she reflected on the passing of Pope Francis, referring to him as the "People’s Pope." She stated, "He was unflinching in his view of service to others and used his platform to protect our planet, serve the poor, and uplift marginalized communities across the globe."

In another tweet on the same day, Rep. Sherrill addressed security concerns regarding Pete Hegseth’s actions. She stated, "If Pete Hegseth was serious about turning our military into a meritocracy, he would be packing up his office and turning in his resignation letter immediately." She accused him of endangering American service members' lives by sharing highly classified information.

Mikie Sherrill, born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1972 and a resident of Montclair, has been active in legislative affairs, continuing to serve as a voice for New Jersey's 11th District. Her predecessor in Congress was Rodney Frelinghuysen.