Michael V. Saxl is American lawyer and former politician from Maine. Saxl, who lived in Portland's

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, was a member of the

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from the 117th – 120th legislatures (1995–2002). He was

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from 2001–02. He is a Democrat.Michael Saxl bio
Maine.gov Saxl, a native of Bangor, was elected in a special election in February 1995 to replace Jim Oliver, who resigned to join the

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. He won 61% of the vote, beating both a Republican and a Green Independent. He was a second year law student at the time of election and son of fellow State Representative Jane Saxl of Bangor. Saxl was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives at the age of 33, the youngest Speaker since

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was elected at 32. After leaving the Maine House of Representatives, Saxl became a lobbyist, including Winter Harbor Properties, a real estate firm.

Positions

Saxl opposed

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for elected officials in Maine.

References

Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Speakers of the Maine House of Representatives Democratic Party members of the Maine House of Representatives Majority leaders of the Maine House of Representatives Politicians from Portland, Maine Maine lawyers Politicians from Bangor, Maine University of Maine School of Law alumni {{Maine-politician-stub