Regena Thomas facts for kids

Regena Thomas (born in 1957) is an important figure in New Jersey politics. She used to be the Secretary of State of New Jersey. This is a high-ranking job in the state government. She also works as a political consultant, helping politicians with their campaigns.

Regena Thomas worked for two New Jersey governors. She served in the team of Governor James McGreevey. Later, she also worked for Governor Richard Codey.

What is a Political Consultant?

Regena Thomas started her career in government. She worked in the state government in Kentucky. She also worked for the local government in Washington, D.C..

She became very good at political consulting. This means she advises politicians on how to win elections. She also became an expert in "voter turnout." This is about getting many people to vote for a candidate.

Her skills led her to start her own company. This company helped Democratic candidates. She worked on big campaigns in New Jersey. For example, she helped with U.S. Senate campaigns. She also helped James McGreevey become governor in 2001.

Serving as Secretary of State

After Governor McGreevey won, he chose Regena Thomas for a big job. In 2002, she became the Secretary of State of New Jersey. She held this job for four years.

As Secretary of State, she had many important duties. She was in charge of the state's old records, called archives. She also oversaw cultural events and programs for different groups of people. This included programs for Native American affairs. She also worked on encouraging volunteerism and improving reading skills.

One of her duties was accepting Governor McGreevey's resignation. This happened in November 2004. Regena Thomas finished her term in January 2006.

Later Career

In 2014, Regena Thomas took on new roles. She became the director of community engagement. This means she helps connect with different communities. She also continued to advise the political department.