Michael H. Lemelin is an American politician who is currently serving as a member of the

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for the 88th district. He assumed office on December 2, 2020.

Early life and education

Lemelin was born in

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, and graduated from Brunswick High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from

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Career

From 1989 to 1996, Lemelin worked as a commercial and private pilot. He later worked in the restaurant industry, operating several

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. 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.

References

Living people Politicians from Biddeford, Maine Brunswick High School (Maine) alumni Boston University College of Engineering alumni Republican Party members of the Maine House of Representatives Year of birth missing (living people) {{Maine-politician-stub