Edward Correa Archives - New Jersey Globe

Dodd wins mayoral comeback in Dover

June 6, 2023 9:55 pm

Former Dover Mayor James Dodd is set for a comeback, winning the Democratic mayoral primary against the woman who unseated him four years ago, the New Jersey Globe projects. As of 9:50 p.m., Dodd has 56% of the vote, with...

Duarte has no competition in race for Morris Democratic chair

May 2, 2022 8:04 pmMay 2, 2022 8:42 pm

Amalia Duarte will run unopposed for Morris County Democratic Chair when county committee meets next Monday in Randolph to pick a replacement for Chip Robinson. Party bylaws require candidates to file letters of intent to run fifteen days before the...

Robinson resigns as Morris Democratic chairman

April 22, 2022 11:34 amApril 22, 2022 1:29 pm

Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson will resign next month, setting up a special election within the next few weeks to fill his seat. The leading candidate to replace him is Amalia Duarte, a two-term Mendham Township Committeewoman and a...

Morris Dem leader won’t support Correa slate in Dover

March 29, 2022 4:40 pm

Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson declared today that he will support Karol Ruiz and her Dover Forward slate in the Democratic primary this year, snubbing Alderman Edward Correa, the Democratic municipal chairman, and his ticket. “Having a ‘D’ next...

Pro-life Democrat says personal views won’t interfere with government role if he wins

March 18, 2022 10:41 amMarch 18, 2022 11:59 am

A candidate for the Democratic nomination for Dover alderman believes he can separate his personal views on abortion from his actions as an elected official. Marcos Tapia, Sr. lost his seat in the 2021 primary by six votes after Gov....

Morris Dems must decide if they’ll back pro-life Democrat that Murphy wouldn’t endorse

March 16, 2022 9:06 pmMarch 17, 2022 2:08 am

Five months after Morris County Democrats dealt with the fallout of their inadvertent support of a pro-life activist for county commissioner, party leaders will need to decide if they will support a pro-life Democrat for alderman in Dover. Marcos Tapia,...

Dover alderman primary heads to recount

July 1, 2021 9:15 pm

A Dover alderman who lost the Democratic primary by six votes has filed for a recount. Marcos Tapia, Sr. was defeated by off-the-line candidate Arturo Santana, 111 to 105, a 51%-49% margin in his bid for a second term. Superior...