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

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. 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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.https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=1067585 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 John L. Martin 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.

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