2026 Newark mayoral race

Ras BarakaParty n/a

DSDebra SaltersParty n/a

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Issue	Baraka	Salters
	Reform sentencing	Unknown
Housing costs	Unknown	Unknown
	Raise/keep rates	Unknown
	Expand gov role	Unknown

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Ras Baraka
Party n/a · Incumbent
Stated positions (10) ▾
- Abortion: Strongly favors abortion as a woman's unrestricted right. [1]
- Crime & policing: Views crime as a public health issue and achieved major reductions through collaborative prevention efforts. [1][2]
- Education: Opposes vouchers for school choice and supports diversity initiatives and desegregation in schools. [1]

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2026 Newark mayoral race

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