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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has named Shirley Emehelu as the state’s new lieutenant governor, filling the vacancy left by Dale Caldwell, who resigned in September following an investigation.

Emehelu brings years of legal and government experience to the role. She previously served as New Jersey’s acting comptroller and was appointed acting secretary of state by Sherrill just weeks before the state’s midterm elections.

“I so appreciate the trust you placed in me, every step of the way,” Emehelu said to Sherrill during Monday’s announcement.

This will be the first time Garden State will have women serving as both governor and lieutenant governor.

Her appointment comes after Caldwell stepped down following an investigation that found he violated New Jersey’s workplace discrimination and ethics policies.

A report from a law firm hired by the governor’s office found that Caldwell made an advance toward a staffer’s friend and, after being rejected, told the staffer, “you young women are looking for young sperm.”

The report also accused Caldwell of violating state ethics rules by attempting to secure a promotion for a state employee he was dating and bringing personal guests to ticketed events without paying for them.

Caldwell’s attorney, Thomas Calcagni, disputed the allegations, describing the investigation as a one-sided process that lacked necessary due process.

Sherrill previously said Caldwell’s “ethical lapses” continued despite multiple warnings and training sessions. She called his resignation “in the best interest of New Jersey residents.”

Following his resignation, Sherrill pledged to move “swiftly” to select a replacement who would represent her administration and New Jersey residents with “honor” and “integrity.”