Kenyatta Stewart will seek 1 of 2 seats for the 35th District Assembly Seat
Kenyatta Stewart (top right), a city of Paterson Native intends to seek one of two seats in June 2025 Primary. Kenyatta is the Corporation Counsel for the city of Newark, where he works with Ras Baraka who is also running for Governor in the June 2025 election.
Stewart is a strong candidate with strong community ties to the City of Paterson. He has a very close relationship to many elected officials from the district including newly appointed Senator Benji Wimberly and Assembly Women Shavonda Sumter. He hopes to use his relationships with local elected officials Paterson School Board members Kenny Simmons, Valerie Freeman and Corey Teague, Paterson Council members Michael Jackson, Luis Velez Ruby Cotton and Lisa Mims who all appeared for the grand opening at Ras Baraka’s Paterson Headquarters.
He is expected to make his official announcement next week Thursday.
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On Monday, political newcomer Sarah Stewart announced her candidacy for the New Jersey State Assembly in the 35th Legislative District. Stewart, a lifelong resident of the district, is running as a Democrat in the upcoming election.
Stewart, a former teacher and community organizer, is hoping to bring a fresh perspective to the state legislature. In her announcement, she emphasized her commitment to fighting for better schools, affordable healthcare, and economic opportunities for all residents of the district.
“I believe that our state government should be working for the people, not special interests,” Stewart said in a statement. “I am running for office to be a voice for the hardworking families of LD-35 and to fight for policies that will improve their lives.”
Stewart’s announcement has already garnered attention from political insiders and grassroots activists alike. Many see her candidacy as a sign of the growing momentum behind progressive candidates in New Jersey.
If elected, Stewart would be the first woman to represent LD-35 in the state assembly. She faces a tough primary race against several other Democratic candidates, but she is confident that her message of change and reform will resonate with voters.
As the election season heats up, all eyes will be on Stewart and her campaign as she works to earn the support of voters in LD-35. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting race.
