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AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Sherrill aims to help shape midterms with new PAC Tue Mar 24 09:20:49 2026

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."