Gov. Sherrill ran on freezing electricity rates. Can she bring relief to New Jersey?

NPR | By Michael Hayes

Published July 7, 2026 at 2:42 AM MDT

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, campaigned on freezing electricity rates in New Jersey. Six months into her term, can her campaign promises bring relief to the high cost of power in the Garden State?

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