Newark Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael K. Hannon
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Michael K. Hannon, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Newark in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; early voting and ballot drop boxes open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayNewark's mayor and a former Newark City Council member, seeking re-election.
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Michael K. Hannon is the only candidate listed for Mayor on the city's Notice of Candidate Activity. City of Newark
Where Michael K. Hannon stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the Mowry Village housing project and related approvals (passed 3-1 with 1 abstention, Dec 2025).
Council voteNewark City Council minutes, Dec 11, 2025 · Dec 11, 2025
Business license tax1 sourced position
Signed the ballot rebuttal urging a yes vote on Measure DD, the business license tax measure.
“Join Newark’s Mayor, City Council majority, small businesses, police officers, and firefighters and vote Yes on DD.”
Own statementCity of Newark
Streets1 sourced position
Wrote in his candidate statement that the city has doubled funding to repave streets.
“doubled funding to repave city streets and that work will continue in 2027”
Own statementCity of Newark
Cultural Arts Center1 sourced position
Wrote in his candidate statement that the city will design a new Cultural Arts Center to replace the community center.
“We will be designing a new Cultural Arts Center replacing our aging community center.”
Own statementCity of Newark
Council meeting schedule1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion to move the council's summer recess from August to July (failed 2-3, Jan 2025).
Council voteNewark City Council minutes, Jan 23, 2025 · Jan 23, 2025
Also running for Mayor
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