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Trailblazer: Cory Booker

January 21, 2019 12:01 amJanuary 21, 2019 2:34 am

Cory Booker, 49, is the first African American to win statewide office in New Jersey. He was elected to the United States Senate in 2013, winning a special election to replace the late Frank R. Lautenberg. Booker is expected to...

Baraka has edge in bid for 2nd term

April 25, 2018 2:40 pmApril 26, 2018 1:33 pm

Newark voters will go to the polls on May 8 to decide if they want to give Mayor Ras Baraka a second term. He faces Central Ward Councilwoman Gayle Cheneyfield Jenkins. Baraka was elected in 2014 by a 54%-46% margin...