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Religion: Roman Catholic (sworn in on Constitution, not Bible)
Education: B.S. United States Naval Academy (1994); M.Sc. International & World History, London School of Economics (2003); J.D. Georgetown University Law Center
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia
Background: Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor; U.S. Representative (2019-2025); became New Jersey's 57th governor and first female military veteran elected governor in January 2026.
First female military veteran elected governor of any US state. Navy helicopter pilot who flew missions in Europe and Middle East. Federal prosecutor who handled narcotics and organized crime cases. Heritage Action lifetime 2%. NRA F grade. Sworn in on Constitution rather than Bible — drew criticism from religious conservatives. Won governor's race by 14 points in what was expected to be competitive. Represents new model of national-security Democrat.
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