2025 Town Election

Local nomination papers for all of Hingham’s elected municipal positions will be available starting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Town Clerk’s Office.

The following elected positions will be on the May 3rd Annual Town Election ballot:

Town Moderator                      1 Year Term 

          Select Board                             3 Year Term

          Board of Assessors                   3 Year Term

          Board of Health                       3 Year Term

          Municipal Light Board             3 Year Term

          Housing Authority                   5 Year Term

          School Committee (3 seats)    3 Year Term

          Planning Board                        5 Year Term

          Sewer Commission                   3 Year Term

          Recreation Commission           5 Year Term

To become a candidate for local office, one must be 18 years of age, and be a registered voter in the Town of Hingham.  Each candidate shall file with the Town Clerk, prior to obtaining blank nomination papers, a statement containing the individual’s name, address and the Town Office for which the individual intends to be a candidate. Candidates must obtain the signatures of at least fifty (50) registered voters in the Town of Hingham.

It is recommended candidates obtain 75 signatures. Completed nomination papers are due by Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM.