Remembering Sheila Oliver: New Jersey's Trailblazing Lieutenant Governor

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide elected office in the state, has passed away at the age of 71. Oliver, a Democrat, had been serving as acting governor while Governor Philip D. Murphy was on vacation in Italy. Known for her decades of public service and breaking barriers, Oliver leaves behind a legacy of representation, diversity, and progress. Condolences have poured in from political figures, highlighting her trailblazing achievements.