Alonzo Herran Jr.

Retired Police Officer, Entrepreneur in Newark, New Jersey

Alonzo Herran Jr. is a candidate for Newark City Council At-Large in Newark, New Jersey — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democrat.

Also running: Nadirah A. Brown, Christina G. Cherry, Malik H. Cooper, C. Lawrence Crump, Josephine C. Garcia, Joanette Hinnant, Donna Jackson, Khalil T. Kettles, Maria E. Lebron, Lynda A. Lloyd, Pablo R. Olivera, Rasheen M. Peppers, Luis A. Quintana, Edden O. Rivera, Louise Scott-Rountree, Yusuf A. Shabazz, Lamont T. Vaughn, Altarik White.

Alonzo Herran Jr. is a retired City of Newark police officer. He has a background in law enforcement and code enforcement for the city. He has also served as Chief of Staff to West Ward Councilman Joe McCallum. Herran is an entrepreneur, having started Royal Family Entertainment for independent filmmaking and Willow Tree Group, LLC for property renovation. He announced his candidacy for Councilman at Large in May 2025.