Newark Mayor Faces Re-Election After Arrest at ICE Protest

Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, arrested last year at an anti-ICE protest, cruised to re-election Tuesday by topping 50% of the vote against seven challengers, the AP reports.

Mayor Baraka wins Newark's mayoral election, AP projects

Mayor Baraka has won the Newark mayoral election, according to The Associated Press.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, in search of fourth term, to face 7 challengers in municipal election

Incumbent Mayor Ras Baraka will face seven challengers and 19 candidates will vie for four at-large council seats when voters go to the polls on Tuesday.