Rep. Kenneth Fredette

State Representative, House District 33

Dixmont/ Etna/ Newport / Plymouth/ Corinna

Representative Ken Fredette of Newport is serving his fifth non-consecutive term in the Maine Legislature, representing District 33. Ken previously served as the House Republican Leader, where he played a key role in shaping legislative priorities and advocating for the needs of his constituents.

In addition to his legislative work, Ken is a Colonel in the Maine Air National Guard, bringing a wealth of leadership experience and dedication to public service. He holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law. As a practicing attorney, Ken combines his legal expertise with his passion for serving Maine families.

Ken is married to Jennifer, has a step-daughter, and two other children, Morgan Roy and Colby Fredette. He is committed to balancing his work in the legislature with his family life and continuing to serve both his community and his country.

Member News

Representative Fredette Announces Local Projects in Maine DOT Work Plan

April 7, 2026 AUGUSTA – State Representative Ken Fredette (R-Newport) is pleased to announce that the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) Work Plan for Calendar Years 2026, 2027 and 2028 is available for review. It contains several area transportation project for our area. The estimated value of work in the plan totals $4.5 billion and…

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Rep. Fredette proposes funding to save Newport Courthouse

A bond would fund compliance with state mandate that a courthouse be located in Newport. STATE HOUSE – Representative Ken Fredette of Newport today proposed an Amendment to the Governor’s Supplemental Budget that includes a $4 million dollar bond to build a new courthouse in Newport. Rep. Fredette presented his amendment during a meeting of…

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Legislative Republicans Urge Revocation of Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter…

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Rep. Fredette files Bill to save Newport Courthouse

Legislation proposes long term solution to help ensure local access to the judicial branch STATE HOUSE – Representative Ken Fredette of Newport has filed a bill with the Maine Legislature to save Newport Courthouse. The move comes as the building housing the Newport District Court, at 12 Water Street in Newport, is temporarily closed to…

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Southern Penobscot Regional EMS Meeting to be held

Rep. Ken Fredette wants to hear from local people to help address public safety issues CORINNA – Incoming State Representative Ken Fredette (R-Newport) and local fire departments will be having another meeting about emergency medical service (EMS) issues and the role of local fire departments. Attendees will discuss possible ways to address the public safety…

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Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 287-1440

Email: Kenneth.Fredette@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
50 Grandview Drive, Newport, ME 04953

Legislative Service

House: 125,126,127,128,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Kenneth Fredette

State Representative, House District 33

Dixmont/ Etna/ Newport / Plymouth/ Corinna
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Representative Ken Fredette of Newport is serving his fifth non-consecutive term in the Maine Legislature, representing District 33. Ken previously served as the House Republican Leader, where he played a key role in shaping legislative priorities and advocating for the needs of his constituents.

In addition to his legislative work, Ken is a Colonel in the Maine Air National Guard, bringing a wealth of leadership experience and dedication to public service. He holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law. As a practicing attorney, Ken combines his legal expertise with his passion for serving Maine families.

Ken is married to Jennifer, has a step-daughter, and two other children, Morgan Roy and Colby Fredette. He is committed to balancing his work in the legislature with his family life and continuing to serve both his community and his country.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 287-1440

Email: Kenneth.Fredette@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
50 Grandview Drive, Newport, ME 04953

Legislative Service

House: 125,126,127,128,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

Representative Fredette Announces Local Projects in Maine DOT Work Plan

April 7, 2026 AUGUSTA – State Representative Ken Fredette (R-Newport) is pleased to announce that the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) Work Plan for Calendar Years 2026, 2027 and 2028 is available for review. It contains several area transportation project for our area. The estimated value of work in the plan totals $4.5 billion and…

Read More...

Rep. Fredette proposes funding to save Newport Courthouse

A bond would fund compliance with state mandate that a courthouse be located in Newport. STATE HOUSE – Representative Ken Fredette of Newport today proposed an Amendment to the Governor’s Supplemental Budget that includes a $4 million dollar bond to build a new courthouse in Newport. Rep. Fredette presented his amendment during a meeting of…

Read More...

Legislative Republicans Urge Revocation of Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter…

Read More...

Rep. Fredette files Bill to save Newport Courthouse

Legislation proposes long term solution to help ensure local access to the judicial branch STATE HOUSE – Representative Ken Fredette of Newport has filed a bill with the Maine Legislature to save Newport Courthouse. The move comes as the building housing the Newport District Court, at 12 Water Street in Newport, is temporarily closed to…

Read More...

Southern Penobscot Regional EMS Meeting to be held

Rep. Ken Fredette wants to hear from local people to help address public safety issues CORINNA – Incoming State Representative Ken Fredette (R-Newport) and local fire departments will be having another meeting about emergency medical service (EMS) issues and the role of local fire departments. Attendees will discuss possible ways to address the public safety…

Read More...
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