Hopkinton Delegates Selected for State Political Conventions

Republican and Democratic town committees choose representatives for upcoming state party gatherings.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Hopkinton Republican and Democratic town committees have selected delegates to represent the town at their respective state political conventions in April and May. The GOP committee chose 20 delegates to attend the MassGOP Convention in Worcester, while the Democratic committee selected 10 delegates and 4 alternates for the Massachusetts Democratic Party's Nominating Convention, also in Worcester.

Why it matters

The state conventions are important events where party delegates will help determine the candidates who will appear on the primary ballot in September. Hopkinton's representatives will join thousands of other delegates from across the state in casting these influential votes.

The details

The Hopkinton Republican Town Committee met on February 7th and chose 20 delegates from a pool of over 30 candidates. Committee chair Jim Mirabile said he was "extremely pleased with the turnout" and that the delegates are "eager to represent Hopkinton at the state convention." The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee met on February 27th and selected 10 delegates and 4 alternates, with chair Amy Groves and Mary Jo LaFreniere participating as ex officio delegates.

  • The Republican convention is set for April 25 in Worcester.
  • The Democratic convention will be held May 29-30 in Worcester.

The players

Jim Mirabile

Chair of the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee.

Amy Groves

Chair of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee.

Mary Jo LaFreniere

Member of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee.

James Arena-DeRosa

State Representative who spoke at the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee caucus.

Ed Markey

U.S. Senator whose Senate seat is being challenged by Rep. Seth Moulton.

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What they’re saying

“I was extremely pleased with the turnout, and our delegates are eager to represent Hopkinton at the state convention. 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.”

— Jim Mirabile, Chair, Hopkinton Republican Town Committee (Hopkinton Independent)

“The HDTC caucus ran long but there was a lot of energy in the room. I will be as interested in the reaction to DiZoglio's speech as I am in the speech itself.”

— Amy Groves, Chair, Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (Hopkinton Independent)

What’s next

The Republican convention on April 25 will feature speeches from three gubernatorial candidates, including former biotechnology executive Michael Minogue. Delegates at both conventions will vote on which candidates will appear on the September primary ballot.

The takeaway

The selection of delegates for the upcoming state political conventions highlights the active engagement of Hopkinton's Republican and Democratic town committees in the electoral process. The delegates will play a key role in determining the candidates that will represent their parties in the September primaries.