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Election Realignment Would Upend Town Votes

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The new even-year elections law for New York State would change the election timeline for small towns over the next 3 years, and force the supervisor's of both Southampton and East Hampton towns to run for reelection this fall and again next year. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The new even-year elections law for New York State would change the election timeline for small towns over the next 3 years, and force the supervisor's of both Southampton and East Hampton towns to run for reelection this fall and again next year. MICHAEL WRIGHT

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez is up for reelection this year and is unchallenged, but a new state law would require her to run again next year. Burke-Gonzalez said this week that she is not a fan of the new law because it threatens to bury town politics in the broader drama of national elections, even if it means higher turnout. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez is up for reelection this year and is unchallenged, but a new state law would require her to run again next year. Burke-Gonzalez said this week that she is not a fan of the new law because it threatens to bury town politics in the broader drama of national elections, even if it means higher turnout. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorMichael Wright on May 14, 2025
An upstate appellate court has thrown out a challenge to a realignment of town and county elections that would force most towns and counties in the state to shift their... more

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