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Ras Baraka’s arrest thrust him into the national spotlight as voters make up their mind in the NJ governor’s race
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and all his primary opponents for NJ governor are arguing they can stand up to President Donald Trump ...
Did Baraka arrest just win him the N.J. Democratic primary for governor?
Tom Martello writes a regular column about the 2025 race for New Jersey governor. Brent Johnson writes the subscriber-only ...
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New Jersey Democrats running for governor clash over key issues in debate
Five democrats vying for New Jersey governor clash over plans to take on high property taxes and rising expenses — while ...
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Legal Experts Weigh In on Newark Mayor’s Arrest at ICE Facility as DHS Bodycam Footage Fuels New Questions
Legal experts and officials clash over Newark Mayor Baraka’s arrest at an ICE facility as DHS bodycam footage sparks new questions and controversy.
The mayor, and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, is accused of trespassing
Newark Mayor, and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, Ras Baraka, was arrested at an ICE detention facility for alleged ...
How would New Jersey's candidates for governor tackle NJ Transit?
The USA TODAY Network New Jersey surveyed nine of the candidates on topics ranging from transit to taxes, affordability and ...