‘Team’ Effort Captures Primary Wins

All-women Dover Town Council bloc paves way for November race.

Candidates (left to right) Elizabeth Tapia, Alice Plastoris, Krista Seanor, and Sandra Wittner captured a lopsided victory in the June 2 Democratic primary. (Photo/Team Dover)

Sandra Wittner, Krista Seanor, Alice Plastoris, and Elizabeth Tapia announced in March that they had formed "Team Dover" to run together for the Dover Town Council. On Tuesday, they took the first step toward that goal with an emphatic victory in the Democratic primary for four spots.

Here are their individual responses to the results:

Sandra Wittner: “I am incredibly proud of Team Dover 2026. Krista and Elizabeth worked tirelessly throughout this campaign, engaging with residents, listening to their concerns, and earning their trust. Their decisive victories confirm what many of us have long known: Dover is ready for respectful, responsive representation that puts constituents first.

I look forward to welcoming Dr. Krista Seanor, Alice Plastoris, and Elizabeth Tapia to the council in January and working together to serve the community in my last term.”

Ward 1 CANDIDATE	VOTES
Sandra Wittner	167
Write-in	3
Total	170

Krista Seanor: “Team Dover’s landslide wins in Wards 2 and 4 are the result of the desire in Dover for a Town Council that listens and acts in the best interests of Dover residents.   I’m honored by the support of Ward 2 and eager to work with my fellow council members in January to move Dover forward while keeping the needs of our residents at the heart of every decision.”

Ward 2 CANDIDATE	VOTES
Krista Seanor	212
Carlos Noriega	41
Write-in	1
Total	254

Alice Plastoris: "I am proud and humbled to have been elected as the Ward 3 council candidate and intend to work for the residents of Dover.  Team Dover 2026, especially Krista and Elizabeth, worked tirelessly through the campaign to listen to the residents.  The residents rewarded the Team Dover 2026 candidates with a decisive victory and confirmed that Dover is ready for respectful and responsive representation that puts the residents of Dover first.  I look forward to working with the other council members in January to serve the community."

Ward 3 CANDIDATE	VOTES
Alice Plastoris	203
Write-in	5
Total	208

Elizabeth Tapia: “Last night, the residents of Ward 4, and Dover as a whole, made their voices heard. They showed up and sent a clear message: they are ready for positive change, and that is exactly what I promise to deliver.

I am incredibly grateful to every resident who opened their door, shared their concerns, supported Team Dover, and put their trust in me. Ward 4 deserves leaders who listen, ask the tough questions, advocate for residents, and work every day to improve the quality of life in our community. Dover has given me so much, and I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to the town that shaped me. 

This win is especially meaningful for my generation and for young Latinas like me, who can sometimes feel unheard in today’s political and economic climate. I hope this serves as a reminder that your voice matters and that there is a place for you at the table.

This campaign is far from over, and the work is just beginning. I look forward to serving Ward 4 and all of Dover with transparency and a commitment to moving our community forward together.”

Ward 4 CANDIDATE	VOTES
Elizabeth Tapia	122
Austin L. Nieves	19
Marcos Tapia	38
Write-in	3
Total	182