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Martel Defeats Leonard in Southampton Town Special Election for Board Seat

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Rick Martel

Rick Martel

John Leonard

John Leonard

Democratic chairman Gordon Herr, left, and Town Board candidate John Leonard check results on Election Night. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Democratic chairman Gordon Herr, left, and Town Board candidate John Leonard check results on Election Night. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Rick Martel in his store on Election Day. DANA SHAW

Rick Martel in his store on Election Day. DANA SHAW

Rick Martel in his store on Election Day. DANA SHAW

Rick Martel in his store on Election Day. DANA SHAW

authorStephen J. Kotz on Mar 18, 2025
Former Republican Southampton Town Councilman Rick Martel defeated Democrat John Leonard on Tuesday in a special election for an open Town Board seat, 3,092 to 2,738, with Martel receiving 53... more

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