Mayor Ras J. Baraka

05/06/2026

People keep saying listen to their ideas or things they have to offer. We would if they expressed them. Serious times need serious people with concrete plans. Not foolishness.

05/05/2026

People keep saying listen to their ideas or things they have to offer. We would if they expressed them. Serious times need serious people with concrete plans. Not foolishness.

06/11/2025

This isn’t the end. New Jersey is about to experience a new day. This race was run by working class people.

Everyday people are getting on board with the idea that a fairer, more equitable New Jersey is possible and it’s what we deserve.

I want to thank everyone who’s worked on my campaign. Every organization that has endorsed this campaign. My wife. My kids. And most importantly you. With you, a better New Jersey will be reimagined.

God bless

06/09/2025

Progressive policies and a better New Jersey is possible. Let’s tomorrow June 10th! - Vote

Credit : EXCLUSIVE: Ras Baraka is a lifelong activist, poet, community leader and now, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, is running to become the Democratic nominee for Governor.

With a crowded field of candidates that are focused mostly on being anti-Trump, I wanted to talk to Ras Baraka about his progressive politics and how he thinks Democrats should be winning back voters they lost in 2024.

Baraka spoke to me about why he thinks Democrats in power say progressives can’t win elections. He also spoke about the approach the party needs to take to earn the trust of voters, policies Democrats should focus on and the responsibility of the press in this era of American politics.

06/09/2025

Happy Month 2025! 🌈🏳️‍🌈
Statement on from Mayor Ras J. Baraka

06/09/2025

Here I laid out why I am the only progressive candidate running for governor. Why I am fighting for freedom, equity, and a state that works for everyone. Read my full piece in NJ.com and join us in the fight for a better New Jersey. Vote June 10th -

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/06/an-unapologetic-progressive-standing-up-for-freedom-im-ras-baraka-running-for-nj-governor.html

Ras J. Baraka a Newark native, poet, and educator, is the transformative mayor of the City of Newark.

06/09/2025

I said it before and I’ll say it again. We are in a fight for the integrity of our constitution and protection of our democracy.

The politician, who’s been labeled ‘too progressive, too Black’ in the race for New Jersey governor, reflects on Trump, immigration and the power of poetry

06/09/2025

Platitudes did not create Newark’s progress. Action did. The collective brainpower of our people delivered these results. Let them underestimate us. This is how we win! Vote , tomorrow - June 10th.

06/08/2025

Honored to have support from Progressive Victory in this fight to take back our democracy. Let’s keep this going!

06/08/2025

I spent the afternoon in Tewksbury with committed Democrats who refuse to let our democracy slip away. We need a leader who will fiercely protect the Constitution and build an economy that leaves no one behind. On June 10, let’s vote Ras Baraka for real change.