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Rep. Mikie Sherrill

D New Jersey, 11th (2019-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Rebecca Michelle Sherrill
  • Gender: Female Female
  • Pronunciation: MY-kee SHAIR-uhl
  • Date of Birth: Jan. 19, 1972 (age: 52)
  • Place of Birth: Alexandria, Va.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
  • Place of Residence: Montclair, N.J.
  • Previous Occupation: Attorney
Family:
Married: Jason Hedberg investment banker

4 children

Biography:
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has proudly represented her New Jersey congressional district since 2019.

After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994, Congresswoman Sherrill spent almost 10 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy. She flew missions throughout Europe and the Middle East as a Sea King helicopter pilot, worked on the Battle Watch Floor in the European Theater during the Iraq invasion, and served as a Flag Aide to the Deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Congresswoman Sherrill also served as a Russian policy officer and worked on the implementation of our nuclear treaty obligations and oversaw the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Russian Federation Navy.

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Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    11th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Rebecca Michelle Sherrill (Mikie), 53.30%
    Democrat
    Rosemary DeLeone Becchi, 46.70%
    Republican
  • 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)
    11th Congressional District of New Jersey
    Rebecca Michelle Sherrill (Mikie), 56.00%
    Democrat
    James K. Webber (Jay), 43.00%
    Republican

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC: Youth activity:
  • Montclair (N.J.) United Soccer Club

    Coach

  • Montclair (N.J.) Lacrosse

    Coach

Election campaign: Board membership:

Awards

Military History

  • U.S. Navy (1994-2003)

    Lieutenant Commander

    Sea King helicopter pilot; flew missions throughout the Middle East and Europe

Activities and Interests

  • Languages: Arabic

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 1427 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3011
Phone: 202-225-5034
Fax: 202-225-3186
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Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2019 costing $27,391

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Trip Destinations:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.17
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $70,812.01
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Fun Fact

Mikie Sherrill graduated from flight school in the first class of women eligible for combat. After graduating from the Naval Academy, she became a Navy SH-3 Sea King helicopter pilot and Russian policy officer.

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