Newark City Council North Ward in Newark, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Anibal Ramos Jr. — Incumbent, Newark City Council North Ward. in Newark, New Jersey

  Anibal Ramos Jr. has been the North Ward Council Member for the City of Newark since July 2006. He has a background in management and public administration, having previously worked with Newark Public Schools and the County of Essex. Ramos graduated with high honors from Rutgers University with a degree in urban history and political science and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He started his career at FOCUS Hispanic Community Development, Inc., a non-profit organization. In 2014, he founded the Anibal Ramos Jr. Civic Association, which provides scholarships to Newark students.

• Marcos M. Sanchez — Community Volunteer in Newark, New Jersey

  Marcos Sanchez is a community volunteer and a former national basketball representative for Ecuador. He is known for his volunteer work, including organizing toy donations at hospitals and teaching soccer to youth. He has been recognized as one of the 'Top Latinos of New Jersey' by the Latino Spirit for his community service and efforts to bridge cultural gaps.