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Working Families Party Primary Vote Next Week Is Tainted by Latest 'Party Raid,' Political Leaders Say

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Tom Neely has been endorsed by the Working Families Party for the Southampton Town Board. He is facing a challenge from two political newcomers who are registered with the Working Families Party and say they are trying to wrest control of the party line away from out-of-town party leaders. But the party leadership says they are straw man candidates put forth by Republican Party and Conservative Party operatives in the latest case of rampant

Tom Neely has been endorsed by the Working Families Party for the Southampton Town Board. He is facing a challenge from two political newcomers who are registered with the Working Families Party and say they are trying to wrest control of the party line away from out-of-town party leaders. But the party leadership says they are straw man candidates put forth by Republican Party and Conservative Party operatives in the latest case of rampant "party raiding" of the Working Families Party ballot lines.

authorMichael Wright on Jun 18, 2025
There is a primary for Southampton Town’s elected offices next week that will have a tiny voter turnout — since only the 150 or so local residents registered with the... more

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