New Jersey Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill resigned from her seat in the U.S. House and the current governor set special election dates to fill her position for next year.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill departed her House seat in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district at midnight last night, and Gov. Phil Murphy has now set the

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday set the special election to complete his successor Mikie Sherrill’s unexpired House term for April 16, giving candidates a little over a week to gather signatures to appear on the primary ballot.

The primary is Feb. 5. At least 10 Democrats and one Republican have announced campaigns for 11th Congressional District, which covers portions of three North Jersey counties.

The special primary election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional seat vacated by Gov-Elect Mike Sherrill, will be on Thursday, Feb. 5 and the special general election will be on Thursday,