Michael H. Lemelin is an American politician who is currently serving as a member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 88th district. He assumed office on December 2, 2020.
Michael Lemlin | |
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| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Chloe Maxmin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Biddeford, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Boston University (BS) |
Early life and education
editLemelin was born in Biddeford, Maine, and graduated from Brunswick High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from Boston University.[1]
Career
editFrom 1989 to 1996, Lemelin worked as a commercial and private pilot. He later worked in the restaurant industry, operating several Subway and Red Robin franchises around Augusta, Maine. Lemelin also owned as gym called Curves in Gardiner and manages his wife's chiropractic practice. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in 2018. He was elected to the House in 2020.[2][3]
In April 2024, Lemelin attracted controversy for his claim that the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine was an act of divine intervention resulting from Maine’s recent expansion of abortion rights, stating “God heard you, and the horrible events on Oct. 25 happened”. [4] He was censured by the House as a result.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Former Pilot Looks to Take Over for Sanderson in District 88". The Lincoln County News. 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ "Michael Lemelin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ "Rep. Michael Lemelin". Maine House Republicans. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ^ "Maine Republican blames Lewiston shooting on God's reaction to abortion law".
- ^ "House censured Republican lawmakers for saying Lewiston shooting was. God's response to abortion expansion". April 11, 2024.
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