TRENTON, N.J. — Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way will depart New Jersey on Thursday afternoon to attend the Democratic National Convention alongside Governor Phil Murphy. She is scheduled to return on Friday morning.
During her absence, Senate President Nicholas Scutari will assume the role of Acting Governor. The temporary shift in leadership is a standard procedure under New Jersey’s constitutional guidelines for gubernatorial succession.
Lieutenant Governor Way’s participation in the convention underscores the state’s involvement in national political events, though her office did not provide further details on her specific role or engagements at the convention.
Governor Murphy, who has been actively involved in the Democratic Party’s preparations for the upcoming election cycle, is expected to address the convention during the event.
Senate President Scutari, who has held the position of Senate President since January 2022, will manage the state’s affairs until Lieutenant Governor Way returns to New Jersey on Friday.
