Christina Cherry
Christina G. Cherry is running for election for an at-large seat of the Newark City Council in New Jersey. Cherry 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 At-large (4 seats)
The following candidates are running in the general election for Newark City Council At-large on May 12, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| C. Lawrence Crump (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Luis Quintana (Nonpartisan) | |
| Louise Scott-Rountree (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Nadirah Brown (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Christina G. Cherry (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Malik H. Cooper (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Josephine Garcia (Nonpartisan) | |
| Alonzo Herran, Jr. (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Joanette Hinnant (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Donna Jackson (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Khalil Kettles (Nonpartisan) | |
| Maria E. Lebron (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Lynda Lloyd (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Pablo Olivera (Nonpartisan) | |
| Rasheen M. Peppers (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Edden O. Rivera (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Yusuf A. Shabazz (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Lamont T. Vaughn (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Altarik B. White, Sr. (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2022
See also: City elections in Newark, New Jersey (2022)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Newark City Council South Ward
Patrick Council defeated Terrance Bankston in the general runoff election for Newark City Council South Ward on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Patrick Council (Nonpartisan) | 71.4 | 1,957 | |
 | Terrance Bankston (Nonpartisan) | 28.6 | 782 | |
| Total votes: 2,739 | |||
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General election
General election for Newark City Council South Ward
The following candidates ran in the general election for Newark City Council South Ward on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Patrick Council (Nonpartisan) | 45.6 | 1,941 | |
| ✔ | | Terrance Bankston (Nonpartisan) | 17.9 | 761 |
| Trenton Jones (Nonpartisan) | 16.0 | 679 | ||
| Christina G. Cherry (Nonpartisan) | 10.0 | 424 | ||
 | Douglas Freeman (Nonpartisan) | 6.8 | 288 | |
| Cynthia A. Truitt-Rease (Nonpartisan) | 3.7 | 159 | ||
| Total votes: 4,252 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Cherry's campaign website stated the following:
My Priorities
My focus is practical, people-centered, and rooted in accountability.
Quality of Life
Every resident deserves to feel safe and proud of their neighborhood. I will advocate for clean streets, responsive city services, and investments that improve daily life for families, seniors, and small businesses across Newark.
Fair Representation & Electoral Reform
A healthy democracy depends on participation and fresh leadership. I support term limits and reforms that encourage civic engagement and ensure our city government reflects the diversity, energy, and voices of Newark today.
Transparency & Civic Engagement
I believe government works best when it is open and accessible. I am committed to increasing transparency, expanding voter education, and strengthening trust between residents and City Hall so people understand how decisions are made and how to take part in them.
— Christina G. Cherry's campaign website (March 14, 2026)
2022
Christina G. Cherry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
