Ras J. Baraka

My name is Ras J. Baraka, I’m the Mayor of Newark and I am running for Governor of New Jersey. 


We’ve used creativity and imagination to transform Newark and I know that together, we can do the same for the challenges of our state.

This isn’t the end. New Jersey is about to experience a new day.

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 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

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

Credit @hereswhykevin : 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.

@NBCNews stopped by our headquarters today.

Here I laid out why I am the only progressive candidate running for governor. Read my full piece below and join us in the fight for a better New Jersey. Vote #RasForGovernor June 10th

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