Judith Rugg Archives - New Jersey Globe

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...

Codey endorses county-backed candidates in Dover

June 2, 2021 12:08 amJune 2, 2021 12:08 am

Former Gov. Dick Codey (D-Roseland) endorsed county-backed candidates for local office in Dover Tuesday. “I’m happy to again endorse the Dover First candidates for re-election to the Board of Aldermen in the Town of Dover; this is the team of...

Judge says candidate can’t be thrown off ballot for not providing email address

April 22, 2021 4:14 pmApril 22, 2021 4:16 pm

A municipal clerk can’t toss a candidate off the ballot just because he didn’t include his email address on his nominating petition, Superior Court Judge Stuart Minkowitz ruled on Thursday. That puts Solomon Sostre on the June Democratic primary ballot...

Blackman seeks to be Dover’s first woman, first black mayor

April 1, 2019 10:31 amApril 1, 2019 10:59 am

DOVER – Alderwoman Carolyn Blackman is running for mayor of Dover on the Morris County Democratic organization line in the June primary. She would become town’s first woman and first black mayor. The incumbent, Democrat James P. Dodd, has not...