NJ’s Sherrill Picks Jennifer Davenport for Attorney General (1)

December 15, 2025, 5:49 PM UTC

New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (D) has picked Jennifer Davenport to be the state’s next top law enforcement officer, according to a Monday press release.

Sherrill, set to take office on Jan. 20, announced the selection Monday. Davenport will replace outgoing Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin (D), who has run the office since 2022.

“A strong Attorney General is critical to delivering for New Jerseyans,” whether that means “taking on price gougers, fighting for federal resources, or protecting our rights and freedoms. That’s why I’m excited to announce Jennifer Davenport as my Attorney General nominee,” Sherrill said.

Davenport is currently ...

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