Sherrill aims to help shape midterms with new PAC

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is launching a hybrid super PAC called "Mission to Deliver" to fund Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterms and plans to campaign nationally for them throughout the year. The former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor outlined the initiative during a Monday night donor call and said she will support House, Senate, and gubernatorial candidates who prioritize lowering costs and public service, including potentially backing contenders in competitive Democratic primaries. Sherrill, a breakout star of last year's elections, is positioning herself as a leading voice for moderate Democrats seeking to pull the party toward the center as it fights Trump administration policies. Her move reflects broader intra-party tensions between the party's moderates and its left wing heading into the midterms. The PAC will be central to her effort to expand her 2025 gubernatorial campaign's messaging nationally and reshape the Democratic field.