Newark Mayor winner?
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MAY 13, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundEntrepreneur
EducationMonmouth University (undergraduate degree)
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Notable personal detailsJhamar D. Youngblood is a Newark-area political candidate and entrepreneur who ran for mayor of Newark, New Jersey in 2026. He previously ran for the Newark Central Ward city council seat and has described work on civic/education technology projects, including mentoring software developed with Newark public schools during the COVID-19 period. He played college basketball at Monmouth University and Rider University and later completed graduate study at Dartmouth College.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports municipal financial transparency, building the city’s tax base through growth and self-sufficiency, and using data-driven budgeting; does not provide clear advocacy for major tax increases or cuts in available campaign materials.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes public-health and preventative approaches at the city level, promoting youth sports, healthy lifestyles, and community programs to improve population health and reduce healthcare costs. Policy materials focus on expanding local programs and services (e.g., MESA, youth sports, partnerships) to increase access to preventive health and wellness. No statements advocating privatization, ACA repeal, or single-payer were found in the cited campaign materials.
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Climate & Energy
Supports investing in climate resilience and renewable energy projects for Newark, and proposes workforce training programs focused on renewable energy (solar, wind, battery tech) as part of a broader municipal plan to reduce dependence on external grids and improve disaster preparedness.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes addressing public safety through social programs, economic opportunity, youth engagement, urban design, and technology-driven government transparency. The campaign materials describe preventive and community-based strategies but do not state a clear position on gun policy or specific firearm regulations.
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