New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after investigation found sexual harassment and other wrongdoing

Sherrill released the investigative report Thursday evening and called on Caldwell to step down the same day. He resigned the next afternoon. Sherrill said his decision lets the state "move forward with important work serving the people."

The governor plans to move quickly to find a replacement for the state's No. 2 position. She hasn't named a timeline or a candidate. Her comments suggest she wants the vacancy filled fast rather than left open during ongoing state business.

For New Jersey residents, the resignation closes out a fast-moving scandal that played out in less than 48 hours, from the report's release to Caldwell's exit. It also leaves Sherrill's administration searching for a new second-in-command while managing whatever fallout follows a state investigation into her own No. 2.