Tahesha Way

Way grew up in The Bronx.[1] She earned two degrees: one in English and American literature from Brown University, and the other in law from the University of Virginia. She worked as a law clerk, a television producer for Court TV, and a literature professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University before her current position. She also worked as an attorney with a Totowa law firm.[2] Way was admitted to the state bar in 1998.[3] Way was defeated along with running mates Evangeline Gomez and Domenick Stampone in the 2009 election, where the Republicans gained three seats that were previously held by Democrats. In December 2017, Governor-elect Phil Murphy selected Way as the next Secretary of State of New Jersey.[4] She was sworn in as New Jersey's 34th Secretary of State on February 26, 2018.[5] She lives in Wayne with her husband, former New York Giants running back Charles Way, and 4 children.