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Delegates chosen for state conventions in April, May
PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
Following a meeting of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee last week, both of the town’s political groups now have selected delegates for their respective state conventions later this year.
The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee met on Feb. 7 “despite snowy weather,” noted chair Jim Mirabile. The group chose 20 delegates to attend the MassGOP Convention from a pool of over 30 candidates.
“I was extremely pleased with the turnout, and our delegates are eager to represent Hopkinton at the state convention,” Mirabile noted in an email. “I am also optimistic about healthy policy debates and promoting the [MassGOP’s] ‘common sense’ policies to improve the standard of living for all in our state.”
The Republican convention is set for April 25 in Worcester. Three gubernatorial candidates are slated to speak at the event, according to a MassGOP press release. One of the speakers who secured a spot is former biotechnology executive Michael Minogue. A poll paid for by his campaign claims Minogue has a lead over opponents Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy.
All candidates must garner at least 15% of delegate votes at the April convention to appear on the primary ballot in September. Hopkinton’s representatives will join the estimated 5,000 other delegates who will cast those deciding votes at the convention in April.
The HDTC met on Feb. 27 and selected 10 delegates and four alternates, with Mary Jo LaFreniere and chair Amy Groves participating as ex officio delegates. They will represent the town at the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2026 Nominating Convention in Worcester May 29-30.
In an email to the Independent, Groves stated that the HDTC caucus ran long “but there was a lot of energy in the room.” She added that there were a number of guest speakers, including Rep. James Arena-DeRosa, who also spoke on behalf of Sen. Ed Markey.
Groves noted the “main event” at the Democratic convention in May could be a showdown between Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton, who is challenging Markey for his Senate seat. She also expressed interest in hearing from state auditor Dana DiZoglio at the event. DiZoglio has been leading the voter-backed effort to audit the state legislature.
“I will be as interested in the reaction to DiZoglio’s speech as I am in the speech itself,” stated Groves.
— NICK SCHOFIELD
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This week’s Baypath Adoptable Animal is 4-year-old Luke, a happy and social dog who loves the snow and would enjoy a home with other dogs.
The Knights of Columbus’ Food for Families drive, which supports the Hopkinton Food Pantry at Project Just Because, begins Saturday and continues through March 22.
Photo of the Day
Waves form in the snow outside a house in the Legacy Farms neighborhood.
PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE
Ahhh…the “Audit”, another area where more of us agree than disagree! I am interested as well to review DiZoglio’s speech and excited to see the speech reference to Amy Groves mentioned in the article!
Jim Mirabile
Chair
Hopkinton RTC