Schaffer Wins Reelection as Suffolk Democratic Chair After 12 Rounds of Voting

Incumbent Rich Schaffer retains Suffolk Democratic Party chairmanship - Herald Community Newspapers

Incumbent Suffolk County Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer defeated Kathryn Casey Quigley for the party’s county chairman’s seat by a vote of 113,010 to 84,234 or 57.2 percent of votes cast by Democratic committee people at the party’s convention Sept. 22. It took more than four hours for the party representatives to cast their votes, with many standing up and shouting out either Schaffer or Casey Quigley’s name to a round of applause from suppo…

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Schaffer wins reelection as Suffolk Democratic chair after 12 rounds of voting

The closely watched contest, a rare competitive race for the leadership of the Suffolk Democratic Party, highlighted divisions within the organization but also underscored the shared goal of electing Democrats in November.

In Suffolk, Schaffer keeps control of the county Democratic Party

After 12 rounds of voting over three-and-a-half hours, Suffolk County Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer emerged victorious in the battle for control of the party he has led for over a quarter century. He fended off Kathryn Casey Quigley, who gave him his first serious challenge ever, arguing Schaffer hasn’t done enough to help Democrats win elections on Long Island thanks to compromises with Republicans and perpetuating a harmful patronage sy…

Long-Time Suffolk Dems Chair Hangs on in High-Stakes Showdown - Long Island Life & Politics

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri  The Suffolk County Democratic Committee drew thousands of attendees to its convention on Tuesday night at the Huntington Hilton in Melville to keep the party, more or [...] The post Long-Time Suffolk Dems Chair Hangs on in High-Stakes Showdown appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.

Schaffer Secures Narrow Victory in Contentious Suffolk Leadership Race

Rich Schaffer retains Suffolk Democratic Party chair amidst significant challenge, revealing internal party divisions.