- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest could shake up New Jersey's Democratic primary for governor | Baraka is one of six Democrats running for governor in New Jersey, and his recent arrest could help win over the party’s progressive voters. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/newark-mayor-ras-barakas-arrest-shake-new-jerseys-democratic-primary-g-rcna206273 5 comments politics