Baraka is a candidate in the 2014 Newark mayoral election in a field that includes Council Members Anibal Ramos, Jr. and Darrin S. Sharif and former Assistant State Attorney General Shavar Jeffries.
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In August 2013, he announced his candidacy for the 2014 Newark mayoral election joining the field with fellow council members Ras Baraka and Anibal Ramos, Jr. and former Assistant State Attorney General Shavar Jeffries.