Tahesha Way
Sourced recordU.S. House - NJ District 11 · Congressional District 11
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Profile Snapshot
Tahesha Leila Way is an American politician and jurist from New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as the state's third lieutenant governor from 2023 to 2026, and as its 34th secretary of State from 2018 to 2026. She was previously a member and director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in Passaic County, New Jersey. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
0 of 10 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
5/6 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 5 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialTahesha Way is a candidate for U.S. House - NJ District 11profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedRaised $848,648.92 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tahesha Way backs Cruz, Veliky in contested Passaic county commissioner election - New Jersey Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tahesha Way won’t run in June NJ-11 primary, clearing Mejia’s path - New Jersey Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tahesha Way may run against Analilia Mejia again in June - New Jersey Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tahesha Way Rallies CD-11 Voters with Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas - Insider NJ
Bills & Legislative Work
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Voting Record Feed
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Public Statements
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News They Are In
Promise Tracker
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