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Sherrill's Naval Academy Cheating Scandal Impacts Gubernatorial Race

9/26/2025

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, was barred from graduating at the US Naval Academy amid a 130-midshipmen cheating scandal.
Sherrill says she refused to rat out classmates, resulting in her exclusion from the May 25, 1994 ceremony.
Recent polls show Sherrill tied with Republican Jack Ciattarelli, reversing earlier leads.

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Story summary

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, was barred from graduating at the US Naval Academy amid a 130-midshipmen cheating scandal.
Sherrill says she refused to rat out classmates, resulting in her exclusion from the May 25, 1994 ceremony.
Recent polls show Sherrill tied with Republican Jack Ciattarelli, reversing earlier leads.