Tahesha Way
Tahesha Leila Way (born December 1971)[1] is an American politician, lawyer, and judge. Since August 2023, she has been serving as the 3rd lieutenant governor of New Jersey under Governor Phil Murphy upon the death of Sheila Oliver. She also has been serving as the 34th secretary of state of New Jersey since 2018.
Tahesha Way | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey | |
| Assumed office September 8, 2023 | |
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Sheila Oliver |
| 34th Secretary of State of New Jersey | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2018 | |
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Kim Guadagno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tahesha Leila Wright December 1971 (Age 51-52) Bronxville, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Way |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Brown University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
Way was a member and director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in Passaic County, New Jersey.
References
- ↑ Wildstein, David (September 7, 2023). "Murphy chooses Tahesha Way as Lt. Governor". New Jersey Globe. https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/murphy-chooses-tahesha-way-as-lt-governor/. Retrieved September 7, 2023.