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Michelle Newman (Newark City Council Ward 7, Ohio, candidate 2025)

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Michelle Newman

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Candidate, Newark City Council Ward 7

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 4, 2025

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Michelle Newman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Newark City Council Ward 7 in Ohio. Newman was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]

Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Michelle Newman provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 24, 2025:

Elections

General election

General election for Newark City Council Ward 7

Michelle Newman and Travis A. Bralley ran in the general election for Newark City Council Ward 7 on November 4, 2025.


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Election results

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michelle Newman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Newman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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  • Newark runs best when City Hall and residents work together. I will make sure our neighborhoods have clear, consistent updates about projects that affect them, especially the infrastructure improvements coming to our area. Residents deserve real opportunities to be heard before decisions are made. With years of experience in public service and community engagement, I will bring open communication and accountability to every issue that impacts Ward 7.
  • Growth should strengthen our sense of community, not outpace it. I will advocate for development that supports existing neighborhoods, encourages home improvement, and partners with residents to revitalize housing. By focusing on people-centered planning, we can attract investment, protect neighborhood character, and ensure progress benefits everyone who calls Newark home.
  • Safe, well-maintained streets and parks are the foundation of thriving neighborhoods. I will work to expand access to sidewalks and trails, improve lighting, and keep our parks clean and welcoming. Supporting our firefighters, police, and first responders is also essential. They keep our families safe, and they deserve a city that has their back.
I am passionate about policies that strengthen local communities and improve quality of life for families. That includes transparent and accessible local government, responsible development that supports existing neighborhoods, and infrastructure that makes it safer to walk, bike, and drive. I also care deeply about housing stability, access to parks and green spaces, and ensuring our first responders have the resources they need to protect and serve. Thoughtful local policy can make Newark a place where everyone feels connected and proud to live.
Newark Firefighters IAFF Local 109; The Matriots; OEC Environmental Action Fund

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