Federal · New Jersey · Democratic
Tahesha Way
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, NJ-11 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, New Jersey 11th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, New Jersey 11th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$849K
Spent$814K
Cash on hand$35K
- From individuals $829K
- From PACs and other committees $16K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $3,950
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 8%
- $200–$499 3%
- $500–$999 6%
- $1,000–$1,999 24%
- $2,000 and up 58%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Congressional Black Caucus PAC | $5,000 |
| Higher Heights for America PAC | $3,000 |
| DLP PAC | $1,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $2.1M
| Dlga | $1,720,986 |
| Article One PAC | $350,000 |
| Dmfi PAC | $38,952 |
| Rolling Sea Action Fund | $15,000 |
Individual donors
- $773K from 576 itemized gifts5
- 43% came from people in New Jersey5
- 22% came from retired people5
- Top states: New Jersey $333K, New York $187K, California $67K, Florida $63K, Texas $18K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Sompo | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Valcor Engineering | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Brach Eichler | 2 gifts | $5,500 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | 3 gifts | $5,500 |
| Patterson Belknap | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Quest for Excellence International LL | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Axiom | 2 gifts | $4,000 |
| Glass Gardens | 2 gifts | $4,000 |
| Davis Polk & Wardwell | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Emu Health | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Epic Games | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Golden Lioness | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Hightower | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Hilco Global | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Integra Lifesciences | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6NJ11310https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NJ11310/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Tahesha Way by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NJ11310/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Tahesha Way, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00928804&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Tahesha Way, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6NJ11310&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Way for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00928804&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026