Maine House of Representatives
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The Maine House of Representatives is the lower house of the Maine Legislature. The House consists of 151 voting members and three nonvoting members. The voting members represent an equal number of districts across the state and are elected via plurality voting. The nonvoting members represent three of Maine's Native American tribes, though two tribes have declined to send representatives. Each voting member of the House represents around 9,000 citizens of the state. Because it is a part-time position, members of the Maine House of Representatives usually have outside employment as well. Members are limited to four consecutive terms of two years each, but may run again after two years.
Maine House of Representatives | |
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Maine State Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | 4 Terms (8 years) |
History | |
New session started | December 7, 2022 |
Leadership | |
Majority Leader | |
Minority Leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 151 (and 3 non-voting) |
Political groups | Majority
Minority Other Vacant |
Length of term | 2 years |
Authority | Article IV, Part First, Maine Constitution |
Salary | Session 1: $13,526/year Session 2: $9,661/year + per diem |
Elections | |
Last election | November 8, 2022 (151 seats) |
Next election | November 5, 2024 (151 seats) |
Redistricting | Legislative Control |
Meeting place | |
House of Representatives Chamber Maine State House Augusta, Maine | |
Website | |
Maine House of Representatives |
The House meets at the Maine State House in Augusta.