Obama to stump for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey governor race

Published July 11, 2025 9:03am ET



Former President Barack Obama will campaign for Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nominee, on Friday alongside Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin.

The pair will headline a fundraiser in Red Bank, New Jersey, hosted by Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and first lady Tammy Murphy. The New Jersey race is one of the most critical political races of 2025, alongside the Virginia gubernatorial race. Axios reported Obama’s attendance.

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