Newark Mayor winner?
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MAY 13, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleTechnology entrepreneur
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundTechnology entrepreneur
EducationSt. Benedicts Preparatory School (Newark, NJ)
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Notable personal detailsJhamar Youngblood is a Newark, New Jersey native and technology entrepreneur who ran for mayor of Newark in 2026. He attended Newark Public Schools and St. Benedicts Preparatory School, studied finance at Monmouth University and Rider University, and earned a masters degree at Dartmouth College. He has described partnering with Newark Public Schools to build mentoring-related software during the COVID-19 pandemic and receiving a City of Newark grant to develop a safety app.
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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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