# Acting Governor Scutari Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of State Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham

Date: 9 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Mikie Sherrill

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Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari signed Executive Order No. 27 directing U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in memory of State Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham. Cunningham died on October 6 at the age of 76. She represented the 31st Legislative District for more than 16 years and held several Senate leadership positions.

## Original release

TRENTON – Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari today signed Executive Order No. 27, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in recognition and mourning of State Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham. Senator Cunningham passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the age of 76. A trailblazing legislator and dedicated public servant, Senator Cunningham represented the 31st Legislative District for more than 16 years and served in several Senate leadership positions. For a copy of Executive Order No. 27, click here.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of Governor Mikie Sherrill
- Published: 9 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: New Jersey (United States)
- Original source: https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/approved/20261009b.shtml
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/us/mr01717-acting-governor-scutari-directs-the-lowering-of-u-s-and-new-09102026.html

Original source: https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/approved/20261009b.shtml
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