The Village of Bellport will hold a special election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to fill the trustee seat left vacant when Trustee Steve Mackin’s resignation took effect on December 31, 2025. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bellport Community Center, 4 Bell Street. The person elected will serve through June 30, 2026, until the results of the regular village election on June 16 are certified.
Why there’s a special election
A 2009 village referendum amended Village Code Section 2-323 to require that vacancies on the Board of Trustees be filled by special election within a set window (typically 75–100 days) rather than by appointment. The April 7 special election implements that requirement and restores a full board while the regular election cycle proceeds in June.
What voters need to know
– Date and time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
– Location: Bellport Community Center, 4 Bell Street (this is the official polling place for the special election).
– Term: The winner will serve until June 30, 2026; the regular election for Village offices will take place June 16, 2026.
– Authority: The special election is being held under Village Code Section 2-323 and the village’s published notice of election.
Where to find official information
The Village of Bellport has posted official notices and details on its website, including the Notice of Special Election and related materials:
– Village news and updates: https://www.bellportvillageny.gov/news-and-updates/
– Official notice of special election: https://www.bellportvillageny.gov/notice-of-special-election-village-trustee-for-village-of-bellport/
– Board of Trustees meeting and video (background discussion): https://www.bellportvillageny.gov/video-of-board-of-trustees-meeting-february-25-2026/
– Upcoming Board work session (for related village business): https://www.bellportvillageny.gov/link-and-agenda-board-of-trustees-work-session-march-9-2026-at-600-pm/
How this affects the community
Filling the trustee vacancy restores full representation for village residents on local policy, budgeting, and community programs. Because the special winner serves only until the end of June, candidates and voters should note that this election is an interim step ahead of the regularly scheduled June election, when the longer-term composition of the board will be decided.
Questions for voters and prospective candidates
Residents seeking more details about voter eligibility, absentee ballots, candidate filing requirements, or polling logistics should consult the Village of Bellport’s official webpages (links above) or contact village hall directly. The village notice of special election includes procedural information; voters with specific questions (for example, about absentee ballots) should use the contact information on the village site.
Stay informed
My Bellport will follow developments leading up to the special election and will publish any updates on polling arrangements, candidate filings, and election-day guidance as they become available. If you plan to vote in the special election, check the village’s official pages for the latest notices and call the village office if you have questions about registration, absentee voting, or accessibility accommodations.
Sources: Village of Bellport official notices and meeting materials (links above).
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