LD25 Assemblywoman backs Wittner, Seanor, Plastoris, and Tapia ahead of the June 2nd Democratic primary, calling the slate “exactly the kind of leadership Dover families need right now.”

DOVER, N.J. - Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney (D-Morris, Passaic) today announced her endorsement of Team Dover, the all-female Democratic slate running for Dover Town Council in the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary.

The slate is composed of incumbent First Ward Council Member Sandra Wittner, Dover Board of Education member Dr. Krista Seanor in the Second Ward, attorney and lifelong Dover resident Alice Plastoris in the Third Ward, and community advocate Elizabeth Tapia in the Fourth Ward.

If elected, Team Dover would deliver the first female-majority Town Council in Dover’s more than 300-year history - and the first all-women slate ever to run together in the town.

Sweeney, who represents Dover and the rest of the 25th Legislative District in Trenton, said the slate reflects the kind of grounded, community-rooted leadership she has spent her career championing.

“Dover is exactly the kind of town I got into this work to fight for. Working families, small business owners, seniors on fixed incomes, neighbors who go to work every day and still feel like they’re one car accident or one ER bill away from disaster - those are the people who deserve a Town Council that actually shows up for them. Sandra, Krista, Alice, and Elizabeth do. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Team Dover,” said Assemblywoman Sweeney.

Sweeney pointed to the slate’s combined experience - municipal governance, public education, the law, and community advocacy - as the practical backbone Dover needs as it confronts affordability pressures, development decisions, and federal funding cuts that have squeezed New Jersey’s ALICE households (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed).

“I built a small business from scratch. I know what it costs - in dollars, in hours, in heart - to invest in your community. These four women bring that same energy to the table. They’re problem-solvers, not politicians. They’re organizers, educators, advocates, and neighbors. And they’re ready to make sure that every resident in Dover - in every Ward, in every neighborhood - has a real opportunity to thrive,” Sweeney said.

“A female-majority Town Council in a town that’s been around for more than 300 years - let’s let that sink in. Representation matters, and Dover is ready. These candidates didn’t wait to be asked. They stepped up because they love this town. That’s the kind of leadership I want to see at every level of government in New Jersey,” Sweeney added.

Meet the Candidates:

Sandra Wittner (First Ward, incumbent): a proven voice on the Town Council with a record of pushing back against the status quo and standing up for residents.

Dr. Krista Seanor (Second Ward): a Dover Board of Education member who has spent her career working to strengthen public education and outcomes for Dover’s kids.

Alice Plastoris (Third Ward): an attorney and lifelong Dover resident committed to fair, thoughtful decision-making and protecting residents and local small businesses as Dover plans for its future.

Elizabeth Tapia (Fourth Ward): a community advocate and lifelong Dover resident, representing a new generation of civic leadership.

The Dover Democratic primary will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

“Dover, you’ve got an incredible team in front of you. Vote for them on June 2nd.
I’ll be right there with you,” Sweeney concluded.

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About Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney:

Marisa Sweeney represents New Jersey’s 25th Legislative District, covering communities in Morris and Passaic counties, in the New Jersey General Assembly. A small-business owner, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, and Morristown community builder, she was sworn into the Assembly in January 2026 after flipping a seat that had been in Republican hands for nearly half a century. Her legislative priorities include affordability, healthcare access, strong public schools, and protecting working families.