According to the East Hampton star, the absentees break down as follows:
Republican 3,834
Democrat 3,484
Independence Party 283 (they endorsed the Dem)
Conservative 237
I think many of the Independent party voters supported Atschuler. Their platform is very focused on smaller government.
Unlikely that Bishop could gain 392 among these votes.
A Freeper in East Hampton? Aren’t there rules against that?