New Jersey Democrat Governor-elect, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, told CNN on Wednesday evening that there was "no justification" for keeping the government shut down, but also that the bill to reopen it is "unacceptable.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill chatted about her victory, the road ahead, whether she has the presidency on her mind, and more.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill won Tuesday night by double digits. She made history and will be the first Democratic woman to serve as New Jersey's governor after decisively defeating her opponent, Jack Ciattarelli.

New Jersey voters are electing their next governor in a race that will reveal whether Democrats still have a grip on a state that has been reliably blue in recent years but has shown signs of shifting toward Republicans.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.

Democratic U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. The Associated Press called the race just before 9:30 p.m.