NJBallot public service guide
Governors of New Jersey
Meet the current governor and use state archives to trace administrations, executive orders, and official records.
Official source
Current governor
Mikie Sherrill took office in 2026. Read NJBallot’s political profile.
Read official biography →Official source
Executive-order archive
Search official orders and historical administrations; useful when a date or acting governor matters.
Open state archive →Official source
Current press office
Find official statements, releases, and announcements from the present administration.
Open 2026 releases →Recent governors at a glance
| Governor | Term | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Mikie Sherrill | 2026–present | NJBallot profile |
| Phil Murphy | 2018–2026 | NJBallot profile |
| Chris Christie | 2010–2018 | State executive-order archive |
| Jon Corzine | 2006–2010 | State executive-order archive |
| Richard Codey | 2004–2006 | State executive-order archive |
| James McGreevey | 2002–2004 | State executive-order archive |
This is a quick reference, not a complete succession list. New Jersey had short acting administrations around 2001–2002. Use the state archive when researching a precise officeholder or order.