North Fork 2019 Election Results: Russell Leads In Close Race

SOUTHOLD, NY — The voters have spoken and chosen their candidates in the 2019 Southold Town election.

In the race for town supervisor, incumbent Scott Russell (R) was challenged by Greg Doroski (D). After a nail biter race, according to the unofficial results, Russell was in the lead with 3,966 votes to Doroski's 3715, with one district still not reported.

But according to Southold Democratic Party Chair Kathryn Casey Quigley, there are 473 total absentee ballots; of those 248 are Democrats, 133 Republicans and Conservatives. "We believe we have a 100 vote advantage in absentees," she said.

On the ballot for town board seats were incumbent Republicans Jill Doherty and Bill Ruland, who were challenged by Dems Sarah Nappa and Bob Hanlon. So far, the GOP remained in the lead, with Doherty garnering 3869 votes, Ruland, 3758, Nappa, 3681 and Hanlon, 3569.

Kelly Fogarty (R), ran unopposed for receiver of taxes and received 5571 votes.

Incumbent Brian Hughes (R) was challenged by Dan Ross (D) for the town justice seat. Hughes received 3845 votes and Ross, 3728.

Rich Caggiano (R), ran unopposed for the town assessor's seat and garnered 5446 votes.

Incumbents Nick Krupski (D) and Glenn Goldsmith (R) ran for two open trustee seats; Krupski earned 6108 and Goldsmith, 5280.