Tahesha Way

Tahesha Leila Way (née Wright; born 1971 or 1972) is an American politician, lawyer, and judge. She was the 3rd lieutenant governor of New Jersey from 2023 until 2026. She was also the 34th secretary of state of New Jersey from 2018 until 2026.

Way worked as a lawyer in Totowa, New Jersey, and as an administrative law judge.

Way was a member and director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in Passaic County, New Jersey.

On September 8, 2023, Murphy appointed Way as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Sheila Oliver.

In November 2025, Way announced her candidacy for the 2026 special election to represent New Jersey's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. She lost the Democratic primary to activist Analilia Mejia in February 2026.

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