Amina Bey
Amina Bey is a member of the Newark City Council in New Jersey, representing Central Ward. She assumed office on November 24, 2025. Her current term ends on June 30, 2026.
Bey is running for re-election to the Newark City Council to represent Central Ward in New Jersey. She is on the ballot in the general election on May 12, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Newark, New Jersey (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on May 12, 2026.
General election for Newark City Council Central Ward
Incumbent Amina Bey (Nonpartisan) and Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Newark City Council Central Ward on May 12, 2026.
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| Amina Bey (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins (Nonpartisan) | |
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2025
See also: City elections in Newark, New Jersey (2025)
General election
Special general election for Newark City Council Central Ward
Amina Bey defeated Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins, Jhamar Youngblood, George Tillman, and Walter Jacobs in the special general election for Newark City Council Central Ward on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Amina Bey (Nonpartisan) | 39.4 | 3,302 | |
| Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins (Nonpartisan) | 38.2 | 3,204 | |
| Jhamar Youngblood (Nonpartisan) | 12.1 | 1,012 | ||
 | George Tillman (Nonpartisan) | 9.0 | 757 | |
| Walter Jacobs (Nonpartisan) | 1.3 | 106 | ||
| Total votes: 8,381 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by LaMonica McIver |
Newark City Council Central Ward 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
