Welker Retains Seat; Doroski Ousts Stark; Suffolk County Term Limits Proposition Passes - 27 East

Welker Retains Seat; Doroski Ousts Stark; Suffolk County Term Limits Proposition Passes

authorStephen J. Kotz on Nov 4, 2025
Incumbent Democrat Ann Welker rolled to an easy victory in her quest for a second term representing the 1st District in the Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday, while fellow Democrat... more

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