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Newark City Council At-Large

Last updated May 16, 2026

Newark City Council At-Large

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When is the Newark election?

The election for Newark City Council Central Ward in Newark was held on May 12, 2026.

Election day: May 12, 2026
Status: Past
Office: Newark City Council Central Ward
Jurisdiction: Newark
State: New Jersey
Branch: Legislative
Seats up: 4 seats

Who is running for Newark City Council Central Ward?

19 candidates ran for Newark City Council Central Ward in the May 12, 2026 election.

NBNadirah A. BrownUnaffiliatedCommunity Advocate
CCChristina G. CherryUnaffiliatedCommunity Activist, Disabled Veteran, Entrepreneur
MCMalik H. CooperUnaffiliatedCandidate
CCC. Lawrence CrumpUnaffiliatedCity Council President, Council Member At-Large
JGJosephine C. GarciaUnaffiliatedNewark Board of Education Member
JHJoanette HinnantUnaffiliatedCandidate
DJDonna JacksonUnaffiliatedCommunity Activist
AJAlonzo Herran Jr.Democratic PartyRetired Police Officer, Entrepreneur
KKKhalil T. KettlesUnaffiliatedCandidate
MLMaria E. LebronUnaffiliatedCandidate
LLLynda A. LloydUnaffiliatedEducator, Entrepreneur, Community Organizer
POPablo R. OliveraUnaffiliatedCandidate
RPRasheen M. PeppersUnaffiliatedCandidate
LQLuis A. QuintanaUnaffiliatedCity Council Member At-Large
EREdden O. RiveraUnaffiliatedCandidate
LSLouise Scott-RountreeUnaffiliatedCity Council Member At-Large
YSYusuf A. ShabazzUnaffiliatedCommunity Advocate
LVLamont T. VaughnUnaffiliatedCandidate
AWAltarik WhiteUnaffiliatedFounder and Executive Director of Leaders for Life, Inc.

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Nadirah A. Brown

Community AdvocateUnaffiliated

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