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Newark Mayoral Election

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 19, 2028
Current holder:Ras J. Baraka(Democratic)

The Newark Mayoral Election will be held on May 9, 2028, to elect the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the state's largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget.

About This Race

The Newark Mayoral Election will be held on May 9, 2028, to elect the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the state's largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 19, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the Newark mayoral election, residents must be registered to vote in New Jersey by April 19, 2028. Voters can cast their ballot in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from April 27 to May 5, 2028, or by requesting a vote-by-mail ballot, which must be applied for by May 6, 2028, and received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Ras J. Baraka

Mayor of Newark

Biography

Ras J. Baraka is the incumbent mayor of Newark, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. A former educator, poet, and deputy mayor, he is running for re-election to continue his focus on public safety reform, economic opportunity, and youth engagement in Newark.

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Democratic

Luis A. Quintana

Mayor of Newark

Biography

Luis A. Quintana is a former Newark Council President and longtime public servant who served as acting mayor in 2014. He is seeking to return to City Hall with a platform centered on neighborhood investment, small business support, and restoring trust in municipal government through transparency and community engagement.

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