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G.O.P. Candidates Gather

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 10:19

Manny Vilar, the Republican Party candidate for Suffolk County legislator in the Second District, will hold his campaign launch event tonight from 6 to 8 at the American Legion Hall in Hampton Bays. Admission is $125, or $100 for members of the Suffolk County Republican Committee, first responders, members of the military, and veterans. Sponsorships are also available. R.S.V.P.s are by emailing [email protected].

Mr. Vilar, who lives in Springs, is chairman of the East Hampton Town Republican Committee. He is running to succeed Bridget Fleming, a Democrat who is not seeking re-election.       

On Wednesday, the town’s Republican Committee will hold a fund-raiser from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Wainscott, for which admission is $100, or $75 for members of the committee or the military, veterans, and first responders. Sponsorships are available.

Gretta Leon is the Republican candidate for supervisor. Michael Wootton and Scott Smith are the party’s candidates for town board, and Brian Lester is running for town justice.

More information can be had by emailing [email protected].

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