New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is launching a PAC to donate to Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterms and plans to barnstorm the country for them later this year, her team tells Axios.
Why it matters: Sherrill adds firepower to the growing push by middle-of-the-road Democrats to pull their party toward the center as they seek to regain power in D.C.
- Sherrill, one of the breakout stars of last year's elections, is aiming to take her post-2025 momentum national. Her move comes as Democrats are wrestling with conflicts between the party's moderates and its left wing.
Behind the scenes: Sherrill outlined plans for her new "Mission to Deliver" hybrid PAC, essentially a super PAC, in a private call with donors Monday night.
- She said she's expecting to support candidates who are focused on lowering costs — the centerpiece of her 2025 gubernatorial campaign — and public service.
- Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, is open to wading into some competitive Democratic primaries.
- She'll back contenders running for the House, Senate and governor, her team said.
What they're saying: "Americans are sick and tired of the status quo, and they want leaders who are ready to take on the tough missions to make their lives better," Sherrill said in a statement.
- "The 2026 midterms are a critical moment as we look to stand up to the Trump administration's reckless policies that are driving up costs."
- "Our race in 2025 charted what a different path forward looks like, and I'm ready to support candidates who share that same sense of service and the urgency to take action."
