Tahesha Way
Tahesha Way | |
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| 3rdLieutenant Governor of New Jersey | |
| Assumed office September 8, 2023 | |
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Sheila Oliver |
| 34thSecretary of State of New Jersey | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2018 Acting: January 16, 2018 – February 26, 2018 | |
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Kim Guadagno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tahesha Leila Wright 1971 or 1972 (age 52–53) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charles Way |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Brown University(BA) University of Virginia(JD) |
Tahesha Leila Way(néeWright;born 1971 or 1972)[1][2]is an American politician, lawyer, and judge from New Jersey. A member of theDemocratic Party,she has served as the state's thirdlieutenant governorsince 2023, and as its 34thsecretary of Statesince 2018. She was previously a member and director of theBoard of Chosen FreeholdersinPassaic County, New Jersey.
Background
[edit]Way grew up inThe Bronx.[3][failed verification]She earned her undergraduate degree in English and American literature fromBrown Universityand aJuris Doctordegree from theUniversity of Virginia School of Law.She worked as a law clerk, a television producer forCourt TV,and a literature professor atFairleigh Dickinson University.[4]
Career
[edit]Way was admitted to the state bar in 1998.[5]She worked as a lawyer inTotowa, New Jersey,and as anadministrative lawjudge.[2][4]
Way was appointed to the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2006.[5]In December 2017,Governor-electPhil Murphyselected Way as the nextSecretary of State of New Jersey.[6]She was sworn in as New Jersey's 34th Secretary of State on February 26, 2018.[7]
On September 8, 2023, Murphy appointed Way aslieutenant governor of New Jersey,filling the vacancy triggered by the death ofSheila Oliver.[1]As the lieutenant governor of New Jersey is constitutionally required to simultaneously hold an appointed cabinet position, Way continues to serve as Secretary of State.[2]
In July 2024, Way was mentioned as a contender to be appointed by Murphy to replaceBob Menendezin theUnited States Senate,after Menendez announced that he would resign effective August 20 after being convicted in his corruption trial.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Way is married to formerNew York Giantsrunning backCharles Way.They have four children.[5][2]
See also
[edit]- List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
- List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States
References
[edit]- ^abWildstein, David (September 7, 2023)."Murphy chooses Tahesha Way as Lt. Governor".New Jersey Globe.RetrievedSeptember 7,2023.
- ^abcdTully, Tracey (September 8, 2023)."Tahesha Way Is Sworn In as New Jersey Lieutenant Governor".The New York Times.RetrievedSeptember 8,2023.
- ^"Freeholder Director Tahesha Way".Garden State Woman.Archived fromthe originalon January 24, 2013.RetrievedDecember 12,2010.
- ^ab"New Jersey Highlands Council".Official website for the State of New Jersey. Archived fromthe originalon August 10, 2007.RetrievedDecember 12,2010.Alternative URL
- ^abc"Freeholder Tahesha Way".Official website for Passaic County, New Jersey. Archived fromthe originalon April 12, 2008.RetrievedDecember 12,2010.
- ^Arco, Matt; Johnson, Brent (December 18, 2017)."Murphy slams Trump and his 'lunatic' pal over voting rights in naming secretary of state".NJ.com.RetrievedJune 12,2021.
- ^"N.J. Secretary of State Tahesha Way".Official website for New Jersey Department of State.RetrievedApril 23,2018.
- ^Fandos, Nicholas; Tully, Tracey (July 23, 2024)."Who Will Replace Robert Menendez in the Senate?".The New York Times.RetrievedJuly 24,2024.
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