Baraka names three powerful women, including Regena Thomas, as campaign co-chair – New Jersey Globe

Former Secretary of the State Regena Thomas will serve as co-chair of Ras Baraka’s campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, putting a veteran political operative with a strong track record of turning out Black voters at the helm of the Newark mayor’s statewide bid.

He also named former Service Employees International Union (SEIU) New Jersey State Council Executive Director Lizette Delgado-Polanco and former New Jersey Citizens Action Executive Director Phyllis Salowe-Kaye as co-chairs alongside Thomas.

Collectively, the three women are positioned to use their grassroots organizational experience in voter mobilization, labor advocacy, and progressive leadership to propel Baraka’s candidacy.

“Ras Baraka is not just another politician – he is a transformational leader with an unparalleled record of results,” Thomas said.  “This campaign is about breaking the cycle of politics that have failed New Jersey for too long. Ras Baraka is the only candidate offering something truly different – something bold, something just, something that actually works for the working people.”