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Rolando Ramos

Nonpartisan · New Jersey · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Trenton Mayor, New Jersey

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Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Trenton Mayor
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Public safety
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Affordable housing
Biography

Ramos is a 26-year Trenton Police officer who led the department's TAC Unit, Warrant Squad, Street Crimes Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, SWAT Team and Homicide Unit, per his campaign site. He also served more than two years as Chief of Police for a tribal police department in Northern California and is a 1987 graduate of Trenton Central High School, per his campaign site.

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On the ballot

Trenton MayorNew Jersey · 2026

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified October 24, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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