New Jersey LGBTQ Community Fearful of Sherrill’s ‘Intolerant Pastor’ Pick for Lt. Governor

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TRENTON — Mikie Sherrill’s selection of pastor Dale Caldwell as her running mate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race is drawing sharp criticism from members of the LGBTQ community, who cite concerns about anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in recent sermons from Caldwell’s church.

Caldwell, the senior pastor at Covenant House of God in New Brunswick, was officially named as Sherrill’s choice for lieutenant governor earlier this month. The announcement has sparked backlash online and among LGBTQ advocates, some of whom describe the church’s messaging as rooted in traditionalist language that they say marginalizes LGBTQ people.

“I’m LGBTQ, I’m from New Jersey, and I’m scared,” one New Jersey…