{"id":129798,"date":"2025-11-04T19:08:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/?p=129798"},"modified":"2025-11-05T09:40:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:40:15","slug":"election-day-2025-riverhead-news-review-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/11\/129798\/election-day-2025-riverhead-news-review-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"Halpin, Doroski lead stunning 2025 election results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It may not be a miracle, but a local pastor could be on the brink of unseating the two-time incumbent in the race for Riverhead Town Supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry Halpin, a political novice, was on the precipice of stunning Tim Hubbard by an astonishing slim margin. Mr. Halpin led by six votes with officials counting the last 200 ballots in districts where he supposedly had a lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His performance only slightly overshadowed the upset pulled by Democrat Greg Doroski over Republican incumbent Catherine Stark in the 1st District Legislature battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Riverhead Town Board races, incumbents Ken Rothwell and Bob Kern looked poised to fend off Democratic challengers Kevin Shea and Mark Woolley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Riverhead News Review will update the races when they are called and have complete coverage online on Wednesday and in Thursday\u2019s print edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waiting until the morning <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:20 a.m.: <\/strong>Due to reported technical issues with card readers in election districts, Ms. Robinkoff confirmed the results of the Riverhead town supervisor and council races are &#8220;uncertain.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We will know tomorrow morning,&#8221; she said, just after midnight. &#8220;I have faith in my candidates, and I&#8217;m sure we will prevail.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Hubbard didn&#8217;t have much to say as he was &#8220;still waiting&#8221; on the results, but said the waiting is a &#8220;painful process.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glitch causes delay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:35 p.m.:<\/strong> Ms. Robinkoff said she received word from the Suffolk County Board of Elections that there is a problem with election districts 12 and 22.\u00a0She said there are 200 votes outstanding, and she \u201cwill wait.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe results are not uploading, we should have those results within an hour,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the county website, election districts 12 and 22 have been \u201cpartially recorded.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Halpin is leading in both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fighting to the end<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:15 p.m.:<\/strong> The atmosphere is somber at the Riverhead GOP watch party, as the crowd is starting to thin out. Ms. Robinkoff made an announcement that the Republican candidates are not conceding until all the votes are in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have fought a fair fight, we run on a record, and we will succeed,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Hubbard stepped outside for air before Ms. Robinkoff made her announcement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, Mr. Halpin is leading the town supervisor race by just six votes. Mr. Kern and Mr. Rothwell are slightly ahead in the town board contest as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Jerry-Halpin-at-the-end-of-the-night_AO-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Jerry-Halpin-at-the-end-of-the-night_AO-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Jerry-Halpin-at-the-end-of-the-night_AO-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Jerry-Halpin-at-the-end-of-the-night_AO-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Jerry-Halpin-at-the-end-of-the-night_AO-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Jerry-Halpin-at-the-end-of-the-night_AO-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jerry Halpin readies to leave the election night watch party. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Halpin thanks crowd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:09 p.m.: <\/strong>With districts 12 and 22 only partially complete, and the race too close to call, the Democrats wind down their watch party with thank-yous and a group picture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019re partially reported but not fully reported so we\u2019re just waiting for those results to come in,\u201d said Ms. Jens-Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jerry Halpin addressed the gathering as they prepared to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThank you for being here and being supportive. We\u2019re just going to keep the faith,\u201d Mr. Halpin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Razor-thin margin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:30 p.m.:<\/strong> A few people point to the television that shows News 12 Long Island showing Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Halpin tied in the polls.&nbsp;As of 11 p.m., the two were separated by just six votes, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.enhancedvoting.com\/results\/public\/suffolk-county-ny\/elections\/GE25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to a voting tracker.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Halpin-and-friends_AO-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jerry Halpin and friends are all smiles late on election night. (Credit: Amanda Olsen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the verge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:19 p.m.: <\/strong>As results come in showing Jerry Halpin ahead of Tim Hubbard in the supervisor race, Mr. Halpin is tempering his excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m very thankful for everyone that got out and voted today, and I absolutely one hundred percent believe in the process. I think we just have to wait on that, be patient,\u201d said Mr. Halpin. \u201cI&#8217;m definitely an optimistic person, and I believe in our town, I think this speaks volumes that people are definitely stepping up and wanting to have their voices heard across the board, both sides.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tammy-says-keep-the-faith_AB-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tammy-says-keep-the-faith_AB-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tammy-says-keep-the-faith_AB-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tammy-says-keep-the-faith_AB-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tammy-says-keep-the-faith_AB-1536x1098.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Tammy-says-keep-the-faith_AB-2048x1464.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riverhead GOP committee chair Tammy Robinkoff soothes the crowd. (Photo credit: Ana Borruto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking grim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:06 p.m.:<\/strong> Ken Rothwell and Tim Hubbard are watching the TV screen intently as the results show a possible upset. A few people have offered Mr. Rothwell some supportive shoulder taps and hugs as more ballots trickle in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHDemsEarly-numbers_AO-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riverhead Democrats watch as early numbers roll in. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shocker brewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:00 p.m.:<\/strong> With Riverhead Democratic candidates slightly in the lead, Riverhead GOP committee chair Tammy Robinkoff assured the anxious crowd at Stonewall\u2019s that the current numbers reflect early voting and absentee ballot results and will change as the night goes on. She said results from polling places today won\u2019t come in until around 10:08 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur numbers are looking very positive,\u201d Ms. Robinkoff said. \u201cI have faith \u2014 these people are the best of the best, and they will serve you.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-GOP-Early-polls_AB-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Early numbers start coming in at Riverhead Republicans watch party. (Credit: Ana Borruto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:46 p.m.: <\/strong>Results for Riverhead races are starting &nbsp;to come in at the Republican watch party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patriot Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:00 p.m.:<\/strong> Catherine Stark is passing out American flags to guests as she waits for results of her contest against challenger Greg Doroski.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Polls-close_AO-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(From left) Dan Bogan of Riverhead, 56; Ray Cote III of Riverhead, 44; Sheryl-Lyn Walz of Calverton, 64; David Cote of Riverhead, 40; and Jeffrey Jones of Riverhead, 35, all await election results at All-Star Bowling Alley\u2019s American Grill. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rack &#8217;em up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:50 p.m.: <\/strong>As the close of polls approached, a crowd gathered at All-American in anticipation of the early voting totals, which usually come in first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHGOP-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inside Stonewalls, where the Riverhead GOP are meeting for Election night 2025. (Photo credit: Ana Borruto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hubbard &amp; Co. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:45 p.m.<\/strong>: The Grill Room is starting to fill up at Stonewall\u2019s Restaurant in Riverhead, with over 40 people gathering to join the Riverhead GOP incumbents as election results roll in. Councilmen Kenneth Rothwell and Bob Kern, as well as Riverhead Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard, have arrived. They are joined by Legislator Catherine Stark and many Riverhead Town employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/All-Star-Bowling-Alley-American-Grill-RH-Dems_AO-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riverhead Democratic candidates are meeting up at All-Star Bowling Alley&#8217;s American Grill to watch the election results come in. (Photo credit: Amanda Olsen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pastor&#8217;s in the house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:15 p.m.: <\/strong>Democratic Supervisor candidate Jerry Halpin and his wife, Kristen, are among the first to arrive as guests filter in to the All-Star Bowling Alley\u2019s American Grill on Route 58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Jens-Smith, the chair of the Riverhead Dems and former town supervisor, and  Adele Wallack, vice chair of Riverhead Dems executive committee, prepare the white board to record the results as they come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let the races begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polls close tonight at 9 p.m., but Riverhead News-Review will have continued live coverage of the 2025 election before and after the results roll in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than <a href=\"https:\/\/suffolktimes.timesreview.com\/2025\/11\/more-than-50000-cast-ballots-during-early-voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50,000 voters<\/a> cast early or mail-in ballots between Oct. 25 and Nov. 2 out of the 1,129,835<strong> <\/strong>registered voters in Suffolk County, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/elections.ny.gov\/enrollment-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York State Board of Elections<\/a>. There are 24,217 registered voters in Riverhead Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Democrats voters led the number of ballots cast early with roughly 21,000 turning out. Republicans followed with nearly 17,500, and independents totaled about 10,600, according to officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riverhead voters will elect a <a href=\"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/10\/129396\/riverhead-supervisor-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">town supervisor<\/a>, two <a href=\"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/10\/129261\/riverhead-town-board-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bown Board members<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/suffolktimes.timesreview.com\/2025\/10\/suffolk-county-legislature-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">county legislator<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/10\/129502\/tennenberg-and-zaleski-run-unopposed-in-riverhead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highway superintendent<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/10\/129502\/tennenberg-and-zaleski-run-unopposed-in-riverhead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">town assessor<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHSupeHubbardHalpin-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHSupeHubbardHalpin-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHSupeHubbardHalpin-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHSupeHubbardHalpin-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHSupeHubbardHalpin-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The battle for town supervisor pits local pastor Jerry Halpin against GOP incumbent Tim Hubbard. Mr. Halpin is an independent candidate running on the Democratic line. He is lead minister at North Shore Christian Church in Riverhead and has worked in nonprofit leadership as a pastor for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Hubbard served eight years on the Town Board as a councilman and was deputy town supervisor in 2018. He has served as Riverhead Town supervisor since he was first elected in 2023. Downtown revitalization is one of Mr. Hubbard\u2019s top priorities, as well as continuing to improve public safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHTB-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHTB-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHTB-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHTB-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHTB-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RHTB-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Town Board. Incumbent councilmen Kenneth Rothwell and Bob Kern are both running for second four-year terms. Both were elected in 2021.&nbsp;The other members of the board, who are not up for election, are also both Republicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two Democrats, Kevin Shea and Mark Woolley, are vying to break the Republican stranglehold. Mr. Shea, of Baiting Hollow, is a retired New York City firefighter and 9\/11 first responder, and a staunch environmental steward. Mr. Woolley, a Riverhead native, is a seasoned government liaison who has worked with six different members of Congress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-Unopposed-Zaleski-Tennenberg-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-Unopposed-Zaleski-Tennenberg-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-Unopposed-Zaleski-Tennenberg-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-Unopposed-Zaleski-Tennenberg-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/RH-Unopposed-Zaleski-Tennenberg-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Laverne Tennenberg and Mike Zaleski are both running unopposed in Riverhead for town assessor and highway department superintendent, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/CountyLegislatureRace-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/CountyLegislatureRace-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/CountyLegislatureRace-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/CountyLegislatureRace-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/CountyLegislatureRace-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The County Legislator 1st District race between Democratic Southold Town Councilman Greg Doroski and Republican incumbent Catherine Stark could be affected by the results of the Proposition 2 question on East End voters\u2019 ballots. If the proposition passes, the elected legislator would serve a three-year term through 2028. Currently, county legislators serve two-year terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 18 Suffolk County Legislature seats up for election this year, with 12 Republicans and six Democrats sitting on the legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned at <a href=\"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">riverheadnewsreview.com<\/a> for live coverage of the 2025 election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It may not be a miracle, but a local pastor could be on the brink of unseating the two-time incumbent in the race for Riverhead Town Supervisor. Jerry Halpin, a political novice, was on the precipice of stunning Tim Hubbard by an astonishing slim margin. 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