2026 New York General Election

As of September 9, 2026, Mary Kate Mullen did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

In Patch's 2019 candidate questionnaire, Mullen answered a question asking her to describe issues defining her campaign platform: “As the Town Board member on the opioid task force, I will continue to fight to end the opioid crisis within the Town of Islip. If elected, I will work to improve the infrastructure throughout the Town, including adding sewers, dredging of Browns River in Sayville, and paving of roads throughout the entire town.”

Candidate Profile: Mary Kate Mullen For Islip Town Council

Serves on the Town of Islip opioid task force.

- Serves on the Town of Islip opioid task force.

Community Involvement

Mary Kate Mullen

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Mullen (R) received her Bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and her Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law. Before she was elected as councilwoman, she worked as an attorney for 24 years.

Candidate Profile: Mary Kate Mullen

Mary Kate Mullen earned a bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and a law degree from St. John's University School of Law.

Candidate Profile: Mary Kate Mullen​ For Islip Town Council - Patch

P: What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? M: Education, training and experience. My opponents have no experience in working in government. I’m a former Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted cases for the people of Suffolk County. With my legal background and four years on the Town Board, I will continue to be an advocate for the people of Islip.

Mary Kate Mullen previously worked as an attorney for 24 years and as an assistant district attorney prosecuting cases for the people of Suffolk County.

Thomas Kennedy is managing director at Abide Consulting Group. Mary Kate Mullen serves as district court judge at the Suffolk County District Court in Central Islip, NY. Gary Rosner has joined Moritt Hock & Hamroff as a partner in the firm’s new South Florida office.

Fall 2023 Class Notes

The town board approved the appointment on Jan. 4 of John Lorenzo, a Conservative and former chairman of the zoning board of appeals, to represent District 4. The seat was formerly occupied by Mary Kate Mullen, a Republican and Conservative, who resigned at the end of December after she was elected to serve as a district court judge in November.

Islip Town Special Election Petition Withdrawn

Mary Kate serves as a district court judge on the Suffolk County District Court and was elected to the position in November. She previously served four years on the Islip Town Board.

Fall 2023 Class Notes - See infra

Petition to hold special election for Islip Town Board slot withdrawn

Serves as a district court judge on the Suffolk County District Court in Central Islip.

Served as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting cases for the people of Suffolk County.

Worked as an attorney for 24 years before being elected as a councilwoman.

Helped launch an annual Recovery Awareness Month effort in Islip to increase awareness of substance abuse.

Served as the Town Board’s liaison with the Opioid Task Force.

Participated in the annual Holbrook Spring Community Cleanup.

Mary Kate Mullen, 49, of Bayport is running for re-election to Islip Town Council. The incumbent and her husband of 18 years, James Most, have three children ages 17, 15 and 11. Mullen (R) received her Bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and her Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law.

Candidate Profile: Mary Kate Mullen, Islip Town Council

Asked about differences from other candidates in her 2019 Islip Town Council re-election campaign, Mullen said: “Education, training and experience. My opponents have no experience in working in government. I’m a former Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted cases for the people of Suffolk County. With my legal background and four years on the Town Board, I will continue to be an advocate for the people of Islip.”

Served as the Town Board’s liaison with the Opioid Task Force, helping lead substance-abuse awareness efforts in Islip.

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