Supervisor and Highway Superintendent unchallenged in November: Dems won’t contest either candidate
Just a year ago a newly constituted Democratic Party was determined to field candidates for every open seat in Shelter Island government.
Fast forward a year to today and two Republican incumbents will have no opposition short of a write-in campaign or independent entires. Supervisor Amber Brach-Williams and Highway Superintendent Ken Lewis Jr., both endorsed by the Republican and Conservative parties, will face no Democratic opponents.
“We are not running any candidates for Supervisor or Highway Superintendent,” Democratic Chairwoman Cat Brigham announced with no further explanation.
The plan not to run Democratic candidates for the two local posts apparently has been brewing since January when Ms. Brigham and Republican Committee Chairwoman Julia Weisenberg met. There simply were no people seeking to run and both leaders agreed it might be a good time to cool down the efforts and concentrate on endorsing candidates at the federal, state and county levels, Ms. Weisenberg said.
The other local name on the November ballot will be Town Justice Mary-Faith Westervelt who carries endorsements from the Democratic, Republican and Conservative parties.
Both Democratic and Republican Town Committees plan to support their up-ballot candidates for federal, state and county offices.
The candidates on the ballot for governor include incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is endorsed by Republican and Conservative parties, and two write-in candidates, Jonathan Makeley running as a member of the Prohibition Party and Jean Anglade, a member of the Independent Party.
Lieutenant Governor candidates are Democrat Adrienne Adams and Republican/Conservative Todd Hood. Incumbent Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, faces off against Republican/Conservative Saritha Komatreddy.
Incumbent State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is seeking another term on the Democratic ticket and is challenged by Conservative Joseph Hernandez.
State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R) is being challenged by (D/Working Families Party) Chris Murray, while incumbent Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni (D) will seek re-election against Stephen Kiely (R/C).
Congressman Nick LaLota (R/C) seeks another term and is opposed by Chris Gallant (D).
Two candidates — Victoria Marotta (D) and Daniel Losquadro (R/C) seek election as Suffolk County Comptroller, while Stacy Salamone (D) and Vincent Puleo (R/C) are running for Suffolk County Clerk.
Election day is Nov. 3 with early voting starting Oct. 24 and continuing through Nov. 1.
Those who wish to register to vote or to apply for an absentee ballot have until Oct. 24 to take action.
Completed absentee ballots must be returned in person by 9 p.m. on Nov. 3 or mailed and postmarked by Nov. 3. The completed absentee ballot must be received by Nov. 10.
