Newark Mayor winner?
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Overview
Current roleDeveloper
GenderMale
LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundDeveloper
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder (Class of 1962)
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Notable personal detailsNoble D. Milton is a candidate for Mayor of Newark, New Jersey in the May 12, 2026 nonpartisan municipal election. He has been described as a developer and contractor, and has also run for New Jersey General Assembly in District 29 as a Republican. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder and later moved to New Jersey, where he worked in trucking and ministry; he has also been described as having experience as a development director and in several creative/media roles.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing taxation pressure and limiting government spending while seeking revenue through economic development and local-hiring requirements for new construction rather than raising taxes. Emphasizes opposition to what he describes as 'spend, spend, spend' approaches and promotes pro-business, job-creation measures to generate revenue. Also highlights property-tax relief as a priority within housing and affordability discussion.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports allowing elective abortion only when the life of the mother is in imminent danger and opposes public funding for abortion providers. The candidate also supports restrictions on chemical abortion access (e.g., in-person consultation and reporting requirements).
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Climate & Energy
The candidate opposes offshore wind development and favors preserving current fossil-fuel use rather than pursuing aggressive renewable deployment or emissions regulations. Public statements indicate support for continuing fossil fuel production and opposing major climate regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate says criminals ignore gun laws and argues current laws mainly affect law‑abiding citizens. He calls for more gun safety classes and training for citizens, and emphasizes the need for self‑defense measures for unarmed residents.
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