Our Mission

We get Democrats elected to office at all levels of Government.

“Balance coming to Southold Town Hall as Democrats win six key races”

- Suffolk Times, 11/17/2021

ABOUT SOUTHOLD DEMS

The Democratic Committee for Southold Town, the Southold Dems, works to elect Democrats to local, state, and national offices. We recruit and nominate candidates for local office, and provide assistance during their campaigns. Our work includes assisting democratic candidate campaigns, circulating petitions, providing voter and election information to democrats, fundraising, organizing canvassing and phone banks, and more.

ABOUT SOUTHOLD TOWN

Southold Town is on the Eastern End of Long Island, occupying most of the North Fork. Established in 1640, it includes 10 hamlets – Cutchogue, East Marion, Fishers Island, Greenport West, Laurel, Mattituck, New Suffolk, Orient, Peconic, and Southold, as well as the incorporated Village of Greenport.

What We’ve Achieved

  • In 2020, we surpassed the Republicans, and for the first time in decades have more registered Democrats in Southold Town

  • In 2021, Democrats won 6 of the 7 seats for which we ran candidates

  • Today the Southold Town Council is 50% Democratic

  • The Southold Town Trustee Board is 80% Democratic

  • In 2020, Southold Town voted for Democrats in 16 out of 19 Election Districts

  • Democrats have changed the narrative in Southold Town, smashing gridlock and bringing transparency and accountability to town government

What We Stand For

  • American Democracy

  • Respect and Civility in Government

  • Intelligent Leadership and Accountability

  • Community Representation & Engagement

  • Racial Equity & Justice

  • Reproductive Freedom & Abortion Rights

  • Good Jobs & Economic Opportunity

  • Voter Rights and Fair & Free Elections

  • Protection & Preservation of the Environment