New Jersey's 2025 Primary Election: Insights on Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen's Re-election Efforts and City Council Elections
Vote on June 10: Camden's 2025 Elections!
Get your questions ready about the upcoming 2025 elections in Camden, New Jersey. With the mayor and three at-large city council members up for grabs, this is a massive local contest taking center stage alongside the state's 2025 gubernatorial race.
Given the overwhelming majority of registered Democrats in the city and the absence of a Republican candidate, the municipal electionprimary in Camden will effectively serve as the general election.
Who's Running for the Top Spot?
The current Democratic incumbent, Vic Carstarphen, is fighting for his second term as Camden's mayor following his 2021 appointment after Frank Moran's resignation. Having easily won the primary four years ago, Carstarphen boasts his recent accomplishments: lower crime rates, investments in the city's infrastructure, and active construction projects like the $250 million overhaul of the Walter Rand Transportation Center.
Challenging Carstarphen is Theo Spencer, who's previously competed for the office in 2017 and 2021. Complaining about the power of the political machine in the city, Spencer aims to "restore control of the city back to its residents." Carstarphen has a close relationship with South Jersey Democratic powerhouse George Norcross, whose ongoing racketeering charges have created some legal controversy in this election.
City Council Candidates
Both candidates, Carstarphen (Team Vic) and Spencer (Community First Dems), are accompanied by slates of city council candidates:
- Team Vic: Angel Fuentes (current city council president), Nohemi Soria-Perez (incumbent), and community activist Nurah Z. Muhammad, who's known for her support of adolescents with E3 for Young Women and Girls and her podcast.
- Community First Dems: Incumbent Sheila Davis, Tyann La'Shae Harris (who filed a lawsuit against the city), and Corrine Powers, founder of the award-winning Corrine's Place restaurant.
Keep a close eye on the 2025 Camden elections for more updates as we get closer to June 10! For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult official election resources or local news outlets.
Politically, the general-news focus is shifting towards Camden's 2025 Elections, as the race for the mayoral seat and three at-large city council member positions is heating up. In this election, the municipal primary serves as the general election due to the overwhelming Democratic majority and the absence of a Republican candidate.
