Pou Praises Historic New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Pick

November 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today expressed strong support for the appointment of Shirley Emehelu to be the Garden State’s Lieutenant Governor. “New Jersey is making history once again. I applaud Governor Sherrill’s selection of Shirley Emehelu as New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor,” said Congresswoman Pou . “Shirley is a talented public servant whose career as a federal prosecutor speaks to her integrity and commitment to the rule of law. She has spent her career fighting corruption and protecting the public interest and I have every confidence she will serve the people of New Jersey well. This is a historic moment for our state, as two accomplished women will now lead New Jersey together for the first time.”