Rep. Benjamin Hymes

State Representative, House District 38

Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort

Representative Benjamin Hymes of Waldo is currently serving his second term representing House District 38, which includes the towns of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort.  He is serving his second term on the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Veteran’s and Legal Affairs.

Rep. Hymes is a small business owner and Executive Director of a non-profit organization. He achieved the rank of Senior Chief, specializing in intelligence, during his 20-year career in the United States Navy.

Benjamin also has an Associates Degree and is a Registered Maine Guide.

Member News

Legislators Urge President to Protect Maine’s Environment and Safeguard Coastal Communities

Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and…

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Democrats raised property taxes, but other failed policies also drive up home prices

Republicans are committed to reversing Democrat property tax increases, but the housing issue is even larger and more complex This is Representative Benjamin Hymes of Waldo with the Weekly Republican Address.  Property owners across Maine are expressing shock and dismay at higher property tax bills, some of which are drastically higher this year. In our…

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Bill to provide property tax relief to veterans has Public Hearing

Maine has the highest percentage of veterans per capita in the country STATE HOUSE- A bill to provide property tax relief to veterans was heard by the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation today. Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Hymes (R- Waldo), LD 1737, “An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans”…

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Veterans and Legal Affairs Republicans vote to provide “no cost” Maine I.D.s in state budget

STATE HOUSE – House Republicans on the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee moved to include $500,000 in the state budget to cover the cost of Maine identification cards for those who do not have one, or cannot afford one. They were joined by three Democrats, making the recommendation to the Appropriations Committee…

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On Veterans Day we pause to express our gratitude

The people of Maine have always answered our nation’s call to service. From the Battle of Machias, to the Battle of Gettysburg, or to shores beyond our own, we know that our grit, work ethic, and cold winters have grown our Maine heroes. This is Representative Elect Benjamin Hymes with the Weekly Republican Radio Address…

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Rep. Hymes

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 808-3413

Email: Benjamin.Hymes@legislature.maine.gov

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

Home Address:
318 Birches Road, Waldo, ME 04915

Legislative Service

House: 131,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Benjamin Hymes

State Representative, House District 38

Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort
Rep. Hymes

Representative Benjamin Hymes of Waldo is currently serving his second term representing House District 38, which includes the towns of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort.  He is serving his second term on the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Veteran’s and Legal Affairs.

Rep. Hymes is a small business owner and Executive Director of a non-profit organization. He achieved the rank of Senior Chief, specializing in intelligence, during his 20-year career in the United States Navy.

Benjamin also has an Associates Degree and is a Registered Maine Guide.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 808-3413

Email: Benjamin.Hymes@legislature.maine.gov

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

Home Address:
318 Birches Road, Waldo, ME 04915

Legislative Service

House: 131,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

Legislators Urge President to Protect Maine’s Environment and Safeguard Coastal Communities

Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and…

Read More...

Democrats raised property taxes, but other failed policies also drive up home prices

Republicans are committed to reversing Democrat property tax increases, but the housing issue is even larger and more complex This is Representative Benjamin Hymes of Waldo with the Weekly Republican Address.  Property owners across Maine are expressing shock and dismay at higher property tax bills, some of which are drastically higher this year. In our…

Read More...

Bill to provide property tax relief to veterans has Public Hearing

Maine has the highest percentage of veterans per capita in the country STATE HOUSE- A bill to provide property tax relief to veterans was heard by the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation today. Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Hymes (R- Waldo), LD 1737, “An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans”…

Read More...

Veterans and Legal Affairs Republicans vote to provide “no cost” Maine I.D.s in state budget

STATE HOUSE – House Republicans on the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee moved to include $500,000 in the state budget to cover the cost of Maine identification cards for those who do not have one, or cannot afford one. They were joined by three Democrats, making the recommendation to the Appropriations Committee…

Read More...

On Veterans Day we pause to express our gratitude

The people of Maine have always answered our nation’s call to service. From the Battle of Machias, to the Battle of Gettysburg, or to shores beyond our own, we know that our grit, work ethic, and cold winters have grown our Maine heroes. This is Representative Elect Benjamin Hymes with the Weekly Republican Radio Address…

Read More...
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