Mikie Sherrill — Governor of New Jersey
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| Age | 54 |
| Term Start | 2018 |
| Approval Rating | 21.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 75.5 / 100 (Rank #18 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 37.5 / 100 (Rank #38 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$50M+ |
| Birth Place | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Key Policy Positions
- Progressive taxation
- Clean energy
- Minimum wage
- Education
Biography
Philip Dunton Murphy is an American politician, financier, and former diplomat who served from 2018 to 2026 as the 56th governor of New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2017 and narrowly reelected in 2021. From 2009 to 2013, Murphy was the U.S. ambassador to Germany.
People's Champion Rationale
Early pragmatic image and suburban-service appeal.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.