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Meet Chris Murray, Democrat who flipped New York’s 1st Senate District
Chris Murray, the Strongs Neck Democrat who flipped a Republican-held state Senate seat for the first time since 1914, is preparing to represent the East End in Albany with priorities ranging from community colleges to tax reform.
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LaLota wins third term in House; Murray flips East End State Senate seat
Rep. Nick LaLota won a third term representing New York’s 1st Congressional District, while Democrat Chris Murray won an upset victory in a State Senate district held by Republicans for more than a century.
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LaLota leads tight race in NY-1; Murray threatens upset of Palumbo as Democrats surge nationally
Rep. Nick LaLota held a narrow lead in his bid for a third term in Congress early Wednesday, while Democrat Chris Murray led State Sen. Anthony Palumbo in a potential upset of a longtime East End Republican legislator.
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Halpin edges past Rothwell, 52.4% to 47.6%
Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin won re-election Tuesday, defeating Council Member Ken Rothwell 6,779 to 6,153.
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Early voting climbs sharply in Suffolk over last midterm election
Early-voting increased 82% in Suffolk and 53% in Riverhead over the 2022 midterm, according to a report released today by the Suffolk Democratic Committee.
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Riverhead voter guide 2026: What you need to know before heading to the polls
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Meet the candidates, review a sample ballot and find your polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Voter outreach table at Riverhead Town Hall sparks dispute over campaigning
A voter outreach table outside Riverhead Town Hall drew objections from supervisor candidate Ken Rothwell and raised questions about permission to campaign on town property.
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Riverhead voter guide 2026: Meet the candidates on your ballot
Compare the candidates, their priorities and the jobs they’re seeking in this guide to the races Riverhead voters will decide Nov. 3. Plus: local sample ballot.
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Halpin and Rothwell field questions at Heart of Riverhead candidates forum
Downtown flooding, housing, code enforcement and EPCAL redevelopment were among the topics Jerry Halpin and Ken Rothwell addressed at a packed candidate forum Wednesday night.
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Halpin and Rothwell go head to head at Jamesport candidates forum
Riverhead supervisor candidates presented their views on a range of local issues Saturday morning at the Greater Jamesport Civic Association candidates forum.
