New Jersey’s governor-elect Mikie Sherrill named her nominee to become the state’s next Attorney General on Monday. On Dec. 15, Gov.-elect Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport as her pick for New Jersey’s Attorney General. “A strong Attorney General is critical to delivering for New Jerseyans, whether that taking on price gougers, fighting for federal resources, or protecting our rights and freedoms,” NJ Gov.-elect Sherrill said. “Jen’s ability to work with anyone and everyone to deliver for our residents and her decade and a half of experience with complex civil and criminal cases will be essential as we work to build a more affordable Garden State. As a lifelong New Jerseyan, I know Jen will never back down from a fight.” Davenport has spent time in public office by serving as the first assistance attorney general and principal law enforcement advisor. “I have spent my career in public service and alongside law enforcement, and in each role, I have worked to bring people together and solve the toughest problems facing our state. So, from taking on gun violence and human trafficking, to protecting our children, to ensuring affordability, to defending New Jerseyans from attacks out of Washington, I will build on my career in law enforcement and in public service to protect New Jerseyans every day,” Davenport said. According to the governor-elect’s office, Davenport is a lifelong resident of New Jersey. “I’m encouraged by the nomination of Jennifer Davenport as the next NJ Attorney General. She brings serious experience and a dedication to public service that is much needed. I appreciated her focus on keeping our kids safe while fighting for affordability for our families. I look forward to sitting down with her and talking through what we can work on to prioritize combating corruption and stand up to the lawlessness of the Trump Administration. I will also work to maintain the Attorney General’s power and independence, including over the State Police,” NJ Senator Andy Kim wrote in a statement. ...read more read less