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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...

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...

Dover settles issue on candidate name

April 11, 2019 11:48 am

Dover municipal clerk Tara Pettoni has reversed her decision to drop a candidate from June primary ballot because he didn’t use his full legal name. In a settlement reached between the clerk and the alderman candidate, Marcos Tapia, will be...