Rolando Ramos

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

7 candidates ran for Trenton City Mayor (Mercer County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Trenton voters.

About Rolando Ramos

Retired Trenton Police lieutenant; newspaper columnist. Ramos is a lifelong Trenton resident and 1987 graduate of Trenton Central High School who retired as a lieutenant after 26 years with the Trenton Police Department. He writes the "Behind the Badge" column for The Trentonian.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Public safety, including rebuilding the police force and specialized units
• Job creation and economic development
• Fiscal responsibility and ending state oversight of the city budget
• Affordable housing and home ownership
• Basic services such as street repairs and garbage collection

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Rolando Ramos only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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More about Rolando Ramos

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Also running

• W. Reed Gusciora
• Corey Isiah McNair
• Austin Edwards
• Jasi Edwards
• Robin M. Vaughn
• Edward Forchion

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Quick answers

What does the Trenton City Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Rolando Ramos running against?

W. Reed Gusciora, Corey Isiah McNair, Austin Edwards, Jasi Edwards, Robin M. Vaughn and Edward Forchion, for Trenton City Mayor (Mercer County).

Should I vote for Rolando Ramos?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Rolando Ramos's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.