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State Representative, 49th District

Suzanne R. Andresen

Candidate for State Representative, 49th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Real estate
Lives in
West Bath

A West Bath Select Board member and municipal officer from 2020 to 2025, a certified Maine assessor and a licensed real estate designated broker; ran for Maine Senate District 24 in 2024.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports ending state income tax on overtime and tips

    Suzanne R Andresen – Maine House District 49

    Candidate questionnaire · Maine Trust for Local News (Maine Matters 2026 Voter Guide) · pressherald.com

    “I support enacting no tax on overtime and tips in Maine”
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Housing

  • Supports housing initiatives for all age groups

    Suzanne R Andresen – Maine House District 49

    Candidate questionnaire · Maine Trust for Local News (Maine Matters 2026 Voter Guide) · pressherald.com

    “I also support housing initiatives for all age groups, helping to find a place to call home.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports lowering energy, health insurance and housing costs

    Suzanne R Andresen – Maine House District 49

    Candidate questionnaire · Maine Trust for Local News (Maine Matters 2026 Voter Guide) · pressherald.com

    “We need to reduce the cost of energy, health insurance, housing, food, taxes and stabilize the homestead exemptions for our older population.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports reducing state government spending

    Suzanne R Andresen – Maine House District 49

    Candidate questionnaire · Maine Trust for Local News (Maine Matters 2026 Voter Guide) · pressherald.com

    “Our government is heavy. We can do more with less government spending.”
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