A big-city Democratic mayor who was arrested at an anti-ICE protest was re-elected.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka easily won over 50% of the vote in the election.

Since Baraka won most of the vote, he won't have a runoff in November.

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is running for a fourth term as mayor.

Newark mayoral elections don't have party affiliations.

Baraka opposed the ICE detention facility reopening in Newark last year.

Protesters blocked vehicles from entering the ICE facility in Newark.

Baraka was arrested by ICE agents outside the facility on May 9, 2025.

The mayor's arrest was in the news nationwide.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka spoke after a debate at Rider University.

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The charges against Baraka were dropped, and he ran for governor later.

Paul Steinhauser reports on politics from New Hampshire.