Abdur R. Yasin, a 24-year West Orange firefighter, longtime Democratic leader, and part-time lecturer, has announced his candidacy for Essex County Commissioner At-Large ahead of the March 21 Essex County Democratic Committee Convention at Caldwell University.
Yasin, a lifelong Essex County resident, is seeking the Democratic Party’s endorsement for the 2026 ballot.
“For more than two decades, I have dedicated my life to public service — protecting families as a firefighter, supporting our party as West Orange Democratic Chair, and educating the next generation in higher ed classrooms,” said Yasin. “Now more than ever, Essex County deserves leadership rooted in service, integrity, and real-world experience.”…