Suffolk County Election 2019: Fleming Wins Legislature Race

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The voters have spoken and incumbent Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming won the race by a wide margin against opponent Linda Kabot.

According to the unofficial tally, Fleming garnered 12151 votes to Kabot's 8218..

Fleming, 59, of Southampton, ran for re-election as Suffolk County Legislator for District 2; the 2nd Legislative district is comprised of the entire South Fork of Long Island and includes Southampton and East Hampton Towns, as well as Shelter Island and East Moriches and Eastport in Brookhaven Town.

Her opponent was Kabot (R) of Quogue, a former Southampton Town Supervisor.

“I’m so honored to have earned the confidence of our wonderful community, and I congratulate Linda on a good race and her years of service. My team and I are energized by the prospect of continuing our efforts for the district," Fleming said.

Fleming, a Democrat, is married with a teenage son. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hunter College's Special Honor Curriculum, J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. Currently serving a second term as Suffolk County Legislator for the 2nd District, she also was first elected to the Southampton town board in a special election in March, 2010 and won reelection in 2011 for a four-year term.

See Patch's full Q&A with Fleming here.