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Hingham's July 4th Parade

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Women for Minogue

Mike Minogue is a Christian, husband, father, combat veteran, and business leader who took Abiomed from an idea to the global standard of cardiac care. Now, he’s focused on putting Massachusetts first. “I’m running to be a new kind of governor - one with the heart to serve and the grit to deliver for Massachusetts.” — Mike Minogue If you would like to pledge to support Mike Minogue, please click on the link below! Women for Minogue

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Calling All Citizens – Hingham Needs You

Citizen engagement and voluntarism are at the core of Hingham’s character. As with our commitment to Open Town Meeting, ours is a community where citizens assume the responsibilities of self-governance by serving on Town boards and committees. The Town of Hingham website is the perfect place to get information on committee service. Just click on the “Government” tab and you will see the many options open to you. A series of interviews for residents who have an interest

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2026 Mass GOP Convention Results

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About the HRTC

The purpose of the Hingham Republican Town Committee is to recruit and elect Republicans to public office. HRTC Members are motivated by the conviction that the ideals of the Republican Party are the most effective means to implement government policy and make their communities and their country a better place to live.

The Executive Committee members of the HRTC are:

Chairman: Ted Matthews

Vice Chair: Libby Claypoole

Treasurer: Melissa Smith

Secretary: Cathlynn Claypoole

To fulfill the mission of the HRTC, the committee will focus on five core responsibilities:

Building and maintaining a vibrant local party organization
Recruiting candidates for municipal and legislative office
Communicating the Republican message in the local media
Growing the Republican base vote through voter registration programs
Getting out the Republican vote on Election Day

Members can help the HRTC fulfill its mission to elect Republicans by:

Attending HRTC regular meetings
Volunteer on HRTC subcommittees or voter registration drives
Make a donation to the HRTC or attend HRTC fundraisers and events
Participate in campaign activities to promote Republican candidates

Republican Town Committees

In Massachusetts, the Republican Party has 2 levels of organization. The Republican State Committee and the local Republican Town Committee. Members of the Hingham RTC are elected every 4 years at the Republican presidential primary. By statute the HRTC is allowed to have up to 35 voting members and an unlimited number of associate members.