Southampton Town Election Slates Are Unveiled: O'Connor Tapped by GOP for Supervisor, Schermeyer To Face First Reelection Challenge by Democrats - 27 East
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Southampton Town Election Slates Are Unveiled: O'Connor Tapped by GOP for Supervisor, Schermeyer To Face First Reelection Challenge by Democrats

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Democrat John Leonard and Republican Rick Martel will vie for an open seat on the Southampton Town Board in a special election next month.

Democrat John Leonard and Republican Rick Martel will vie for an open seat on the Southampton Town Board in a special election next month.

Willa Bernstein is one of two political newcomers seeking town council seats on the Democratic ticket.

Willa Bernstein is one of two political newcomers seeking town council seats on the Democratic ticket.

John Leonard is making his first run for elected office, as the Democratic Party's candidate in the March special election for the town council.

John Leonard is making his first run for elected office, as the Democratic Party's candidate in the March special election for the town council.

Former Councilman Richard Martel is hoping voters will return him to the Town Board in March 18 special election and again in November for a full 4-year term.

Former Councilman Richard Martel is hoping voters will return him to the Town Board in March 18 special election and again in November for a full 4-year term.

Hannah Pell-O’Farrell

Hannah Pell-O’Farrell

Patrick O'Connor

Patrick O'Connor

Mark Bernardo, a television producer who is challenging Southampton Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer for her seat. Schermeyer has been the town clerk since 2006 and has never faced a challenger since winning the office initially in a special election.

Mark Bernardo, a television producer who is challenging Southampton Town Clerk Sundy Schermeyer for her seat. Schermeyer has been the town clerk since 2006 and has never faced a challenger since winning the office initially in a special election.

authorMichael Wright on Feb 19, 2025
The Republican and Democratic parties this week unveiled their slates for the Southampton Town general election in November — with both parties posting first-time candidates for Town Board seats, and... more

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