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State Representative, 49th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Maine laws and the state budget in the Maine House of Representatives.

Suzanne R. Andresen

Republican

Real estate · West Bath

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  • Supports ending state income tax on overtime and tips
  • Supports lowering energy, health insurance and housing costs
  • Supports housing initiatives for all age groups
  • Supports reducing state government spending
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  1. 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”
  2. 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.”
  3. 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.”
  4. 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.”

Trent E. Vellella

Democratic

West Bath

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