Mayor Ras Baraka Endorses Ali Aljarrah for Passaic County Commissioner

LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Today, Ali Aljarrah, progressive candidate for Passaic County Commissioner, was endorsed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The progressive standard-bearer in New Jersey, Mayor Baraka highlighted Aljarrah’s civil rights advocacy and platform to make housing more affordable as reasons for the endorsement.

“Ali Aljarrah is a civil rights leader who has fought tirelessly to protect our free speech, protect our immigrant neighbors, and protect our environment,”  said Mayor Ras Baraka. “In this moment of rising authoritarianism, a protector is exactly who we need in local government. Ali isn’t afraid to fight for bold policies and win, so I know he will deliver real change for the people of Passaic County. I’m so proud to support Ali’s campaign and stand with him in this fight .”

“Mayor Baraka knows firsthand what it means to put your body on the line for your community. That’s the kind of fight that the people of Passaic County need right now,” said Ali Aljarrah. “This campaign is building a grassroots coalition that’s ready for a new kind of politics, one that’s ready to meet the needs of working class people. Together we can win a Passaic County that works for all of us.”

The primary election is on June 2, 2026.

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Ali Aljarrah is a lifelong resident of Passaic County and a prominent civil rights leader in New Jersey. Born in Little Falls to an immigrant family, Ali is running for Passaic County Commissioner to clean up our rivers, tackle food insecurity, and protect tenants.