Kathy Burke Gonzalez wins East Hampton Democratic primary, urges cooperation on water quality

East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathy Burke Gonzalez declared victory in the June 2026 Democratic primary, earning just over 62% of the vote across 19 election districts and effectively securing the town supervisor position on the November ballot after the local Republican committee did not endorse an opposing candidate.

"We ran on our accomplishments. We ran on our vision for our community and keeping our folks here and on affordable housing and protecting water quality and coastal resiliency and providing services for our seniors and our kids and recreation," Burke Gonzalez said, summarizing the themes that she said helped her win.

Reporter Christine Samson, on the scene as results were tallied, described an election night marked by high turnout compared with prior contests. Supporters at Mayor Jerry Larson's watch party in East Hampton Village told correspondent Darra Berger they were proud of his leadership and the engagement the campaign generated, even though he did not prevail.

In an Instagram statement, Mayor Larson said, "I am encouraged that our movement for change resonated with many residents across East Hampton and that we were successful in electing several new Democratic committee members. My commitment to East Hampton remains unchanged." The statement was relayed by the broadcast's correspondent.

Burke Gonzalez used her victory remarks to appeal for cooperation, asking her opponent to "put all the misinformation and the nonsense aside, and let's work together on the behalf of our residents," and specifically urged collaboration on local water‑quality concerns.

Because no Republican opponent was endorsed, Burke Gonzalez is expected to appear unopposed on the general election ballot in November. The campaign's next steps were not detailed on the broadcast; officials and campaigns are expected to provide further statements and filing information through normal channels.