Abdur Yasin Archives - New Jersey Globe

Engel wins at-large Essex commissioner nomination in win for progressives; McGrath, Richardson, and Yasin win rest of nominations

June 2, 2026 10:44 pmJune 2, 2026 11:46 pm

In an upset win for progressives, Former Maplewood Deputy Mayor Deborah Engel secured a Democratic nomination for an at-large Essex County Board of Commissioners seat despite not earning the party’s backing, the New Jersey Globe projects. Verona Councilwoman Christine McGrath,...

Bob Russo drops bid for Essex County Commissioner

March 25, 2026 10:59 pm

Former Montclair Mayor Robert Russo plans to drop out of the race for Essex County Commissioner-At-Large, ending a 48-year quest for county office. In a text message late Wednesday evening, Russo said he is “discussing and drafting a withdrawal letter...

West Orange Democratic chair publicly launches run for commissioner

March 3, 2026 5:05 pmMarch 3, 2026 7:00 pm

West Orange Democratic Municipal Chairman Abdur R. Yasin officially launched his campaign for Essex County Board of Commissioner-At-Large on Tuesday, one of several Democrats seeking nomination. Yasin, a firefighter in West Orange for more than two decades and a part-time...

Upset in West Orange Dem chair race

June 13, 2018 1:24 am

In a stunning development, Abdur Yasin was elected West Orange Democratic Municipal Chairman on Tuesday night, defeating 21-year-old Andrew Trenk by a 29 to 20 vote. The incumbent, Sal Anderton, told party leaders on Monday that he would not seek...