Tahesha Leila Way (née Wright; born 1971 or 1972)[1][2] is an American politician, lawyer, and judge from New Jersey.

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

She worked as a law clerk, a television producer for Court TV, and a literature professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

[7] On September 8, 2023, Murphy appointed Way as lieutenant governor of New Jersey, filling the vacancy triggered by the death of Sheila 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.