Greater Voter Turnout Expected in Hingham

Hingham’s Town Election on Saturday is expected to bring more voters to the polling booths than usual.

Town Clerk Eileen McCracken said she expects a 25 percent voter turnout, which is about 5 percent greater than a typical Annual Town Election.

“The Selectman’s race is what will bring people in,” she said.

Incumbent Selectman John Riley will run against Irma Lauter and Bernard Manning in what is expected to be the closest race on the ballot.

McCracken said another interesting race will be the Town Moderator spot .  For the first time in 45 years, Hingham will see a new moderator as 85-year-old Tom O’Donnell will not seek reelection.  Saturday’s newly elected Moderator will also go right to work as they must moderate Articles 45-62 on the third night of Town Meeting on Monday night.

The polling booths will be open in Hingham on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. McCracken said she expects the majority of voters show up to the booths in the morning and 11 a.m. seems to be the most popular time.

Where Do I Vote?

, 17 Union Street, if you live in precincts 1-4. Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

, 1103 Main Street, if you live in precincts 5 and 6. Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

, 302 Linden Ponds Way, if you live in precinct 5A. Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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