Mayoral Election in Newark, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Ras J. Baraka — Mayor of Newark in Newark, New Jersey

  Ras J. Baraka is the 40th and current Mayor of Newark, serving his third term. A native of the city, he was educated in Newark Public Schools before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Howard University and a Master's Degree in Education Supervision from St. Peter's University. Prior to becoming mayor in 2014, he was a member of the Newark City Council and served as the principal of Central High School. He is the son of the late poet and playwright Amiri Baraka and renowned poet Amina Baraka.

• Douglas R. Davis — Candidate in Newark, New Jersey

  There is no publicly available information linking a Douglas R. Davis to the 2026 Newark mayoral election. Public records show several individuals with this name, including a deceased resident and a lawyer, but none are associated with this specific political race.

• Tanisha H. Garner — Candidate in Newark, New Jersey

  There is no publicly available information linking a Tanisha H. Garner to the 2026 Newark mayoral election or any other political office in Newark.

• Noble D. Milton — Candidate in Newark, New Jersey

  There is no publicly available information linking a Noble D. Milton to the 2026 Newark mayoral election or any other political office in Newark.

• Sheila A. Montague — Educator and Community Organizer in Newark, New Jersey

  Sheila Montague is a lifelong Newark resident, an educator with over 20 years of experience in the Newark Public School system, and a professor at Essex County College. She holds a bachelor's degree from Kean University and a master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Seton Hall University. Montague is an active community organizer, founding the organization 'Changing The Lens Together' (CTLT) and is an active member of Parents United for Local School Education (PULSE) and the People's Organization for Progress (POP).

• Debra L. Salters — Community Activist and Educator in Newark, New Jersey

  Debra Salters is a community activist, educator, and entrepreneur from Newark, New Jersey. She is a product of Newark's public schools and now works as a substitute teacher. Salters is the founder of the non-profit 'Newark One Ward Wide' and a CPR training business. She has been a vocal advocate on issues such as the city's lead water crisis, fair housing, and livable wages, often speaking at City Council meetings.

• Nasheedah S. Singleton — Candidate in Newark, New Jersey

  There is no publicly available information linking a Nasheedah S. Singleton to the 2026 Newark mayoral election. A Nasheedah Singleton was a sergeant with the New Jersey Department of Corrections. An Ahmed Singleton, with multiple aliases, was a member of the Grape Street Crips gang in Newark and was sentenced to prison for racketeering and drug conspiracies.

• Jhamar D. Youngblood — Entrepreneur in Newark, New Jersey

  Jhamar D. Youngblood is a Newark native and entrepreneur. He is the founder of The Blast App Inc (TBA!), a communication software company. He received an undergraduate degree from Monmouth University and a master's degree from Dartmouth College's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program. Youngblood has described himself as an 'activist first and a business person second' and has worked to build social benefit features into his technology.