Dale Caldwell

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Dale Gilbert Caldwell (born July 6, 1960) is an American academic administrator and author who served as the fourth lieutenant governor and 35th secretary of state of New Jersey from January to September 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, Caldwell was the first man to serve as the state's lieutenant governor, he is also currently the shortest serving lieutenant governor in New Jersey’s history. He previously served as president of Centenary University from 2023 to 2025, and was the university's first black president. A former president of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (2001–2024), Caldwell was also the founding president of the College Achieve of Greater Asbury Park Charter School and served as a member of the New Brunswick Board of Education from 1998 to 2024. He is also the pastor of Covenant United Methodist Church in Plainfield, New Jersey. Following a report alleging that Caldwell had engaged in sexual harassment and ethics violations, Caldwell announced his...

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