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Morris Democrats oust entire Dover Democratic Committee for disloyalty

March 20, 2026 9:33 amMarch 20, 2026 11:10 am

Claiming that Democratic leaders in Dover openly helped Republican Jack Ciattarelli in last year’s gubernatorial election, the full Morris County Democratic Committee has voted to remove all 24 elected members of the local Democratic county committee from office. The vote,...

Another possible challenge of N.J. Sore Loser Law in Dover

July 5, 2024 2:03 pmJuly 5, 2024 6:26 pm

A Dover councilwoman who filed for re-election as an independent after losing party support for re-election could have a problem if judges continue to enforce New Jersey’s Sore Loser Law. Karol Ruiz sought the Democratic organization line earlier this year...

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...

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...

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...

Murphy endorses three incumbents in Dover Alderman primary

June 4, 2021 12:00 pmJune 4, 2021 11:23 am

Gov. Phil Murphy is taking sides in three races for the Board of Aldermen in Dover, backing three incumbents for renomination in Tuesday’s Democratic primary: Jessica Cruz, Judith Rugg and Adrian Ballesteros. “It’s a great honor to endorse these exceptional...