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Vélez Ousts Melham in Belleville as Baraka Wins Fourth Newark Term

Frank Vélez beats incumbent Melham in Belleville; Ras Baraka earns a fourth Newark mayoral term; Tony Vauss retains Irvington mayoral seat.

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