2026 Newark mayoral election
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The 2026 Newark mayoral election will be held on May 12, 2026, to elect the mayor of Newark, New Jersey. Elections for all seats on the nine-member Municipal Council of Newark will be held on the same day. Elections are non-partisan and candidates were not listed by political party. Incumbent Mayor Ras Baraka is running for re-election.[1]
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May 12, 2026
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Candidates
- Ras Baraka, incumbent mayor of Newark[1]
- Douglas R. Davis
- Tanisha Garner
- Noble Milton, development director[2]
- Sheila Montague, Newark Public Schools teacher, founding member of Parents United for Local School Education and 2022 candidate
- Debra Salters, educator[3]
- Nasheedah S. Singleton
- Jhamar Youngblood
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Ras Baraka (incumbent) | |||
| Douglas R. Davis | |||
| Tanisha Garner | |||
| Noble Milton | |||
| Sheila Montague | |||
| Debra Salters | |||
| Nasheedah S. Singleton | |||
| Jhamar Youngblood | |||
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