For first time in decades, Southold Democrats field town clerk candidate Democratic Southold Town Clerk candidate Candace Hall. (Courtesy Photo) November’s election will feature something not seen in more than three decades in Southold Town: a contested race for town clerk. The Southold Town Democratic Committee announced Monday that Candace Hall, a native of Greenport, has earned the nomination for clerk. Ms. Hall is a small-business owner, licensed insurance broker and former preschool teacher who says she is passionate about ensuring diverse representation for minority children. She said she’s thrilled to bring her positive energy, administrative and management skills and commitment to the community to Town Hall.