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Shirley Emehelu

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Shirley Emehelu
New Jersey Comptroller
Tenure
2026 - Present
Term ends
2028
Years in position
0
Predecessor: Kevin D. Walsh (Nonpartisan)
Elections and appointments
Appointed
January 2, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Yale University
Law
Yale Law School
Personal
Profession
U.S. Attorney

Shirley Emehelu is the New Jersey Comptroller. Emehelu assumed office on January 20, 2026. Emehelu's current term ends on January 20, 2028.

Mikie Sherrill (D) appointed Emehelu New Jersey Comptroller on January 2, 2026, to replace Kevin D. Walsh (Nonpartisan).[1]

Biography

Shirley Emehelu earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a law degree from Yale Law School. Her career experience includes working as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.[2]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Kevin D. Walsh
New Jersey Comptroller
2026-Present
Succeeded by
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