DOVER — Dover voters turned out on Election Day to re-elect and elect Democratic candidates in all four wards, according to unofficial results released by the Morris County Clerk’s Office.
In Ward 1, Daniella Mendez (DEM) secured a decisive victory with 556 votes (81.41%), defeating write-in challengers who collectively received 127 votes (18.59%). A total of 683 ballots were cast.
In Ward 2, Judy Rugg (DEM) maintained strong support, earning 642 votes (77.35%), while write-in candidates collected 188 votes (22.65%), with 830 total ballots cast.
In Ward 3, Christopher Almada (DEM) prevailed over Maria Rosario (REP), capturing 667 votes (66.30%) to Rosario’s 336 votes (33.40%). Three additional write-in votes were recorded, bringing the total number of ballots cast to 1,006.
In Ward 4, Arturo B. Santana (DEM) ran virtually unopposed, winning 434 votes (96.88%), with 14 write-in votes (3.13%) for a total of 448 ballots.
