Rep. Michael Lemelin

State Representative, House District 53

Chelsea, Pittston, Randolph, and Dresden

Representative Michael Lemelin of Chelsea is currently serving his second term representing House District 53, which includes the towns of Chelsea, Pittston, Randolph, and Dresden.  Michael is also serving his second term on the 131st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, where he is an outspoken advocate for people with disabilities.

Rep. Lemelin graduated Brunswick High School and went on to further his education in Aerospace Engineering. During his career, Mr. Lemelin was once a professional commercial airline pilot.  Currently he is the business manager of Chiro-Works in Hallowell, where his wife works as a chiropractor. He previously chaired the Chelsea Planning Board and served on the RSU 12 school board.  He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Michael and his wife, Dr. Kelly Lemelin, have three children: Christian, Michelle, and Joseph. 

Member News

HHS Committee Republicans: Statement on Speaker’s bill to expand MaineCare to cover noncitizens (LD 199)

“Committee Republicans are not opposed to legal immigration, the historical strength and backbone of this country. It is increasingly clear that Maine taxpayers cannot currently cover the cost for all existing entitlement programs and keep pace with our rising homeless population, opioid epidemic, and mental health crisis. The needs of Maine citizens should be our…

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Bill to promote safe, dignified, and comfortable transportation for individuals with disabilities to have Public Hearing

STATE HOUSE– Rep. Michael Lemelin (R-Chelsea) announced today that his bill to promote the safety, dignity, and comfort of individuals with multiple disabilities during MaineCare transport will have a Public Hearing Wednesday. LD 825 – “An Act Relating to Transportation Services for MaineCare Members with Multiple Disabilities”,” The bill requires that transportation services provided to…

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Bill to protect the environment from toxic solar panels under consideration

STATE HOUSE– Rep. Michael Lemelin (R-Chelsea) announced today that his bill (LD 826) to protect the environment from another PFAS type crisis by addressing the disposal of solar panels, will have a Work Session this Wednesday. The Committees may vote on a recommendation to the full legislature that day. “My bill seeks to avert a…

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Government now has an extra $1.2 billion of your money

State government continues to grow larger as family budgets get smaller. This is Representative Michael Lemelin of Chelsea with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. House Republicans believe that Maine state government is too heavy-handed and tone-deaf to the everyday needs of Mainers, as it takes too much money from people struggling to make ends meet….

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Rep. Lemelin

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 798-9399

Email: Michael.Lemelin@legislature.maine.gov

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

Home Address:
313 Hallowell Road, Chelsea, ME 04330

Legislative Service

House: 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Michael Lemelin

State Representative, House District 53

Chelsea, Pittston, Randolph, and Dresden
Rep. Lemelin

Representative Michael Lemelin of Chelsea is currently serving his second term representing House District 53, which includes the towns of Chelsea, Pittston, Randolph, and Dresden.  Michael is also serving his second term on the 131st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, where he is an outspoken advocate for people with disabilities.

Rep. Lemelin graduated Brunswick High School and went on to further his education in Aerospace Engineering. During his career, Mr. Lemelin was once a professional commercial airline pilot.  Currently he is the business manager of Chiro-Works in Hallowell, where his wife works as a chiropractor. He previously chaired the Chelsea Planning Board and served on the RSU 12 school board.  He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Michael and his wife, Dr. Kelly Lemelin, have three children: Christian, Michelle, and Joseph. 

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 798-9399

Email: Michael.Lemelin@legislature.maine.gov

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

Home Address:
313 Hallowell Road, Chelsea, ME 04330

Legislative Service

House: 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

HHS Committee Republicans: Statement on Speaker’s bill to expand MaineCare to cover noncitizens (LD 199)

“Committee Republicans are not opposed to legal immigration, the historical strength and backbone of this country. It is increasingly clear that Maine taxpayers cannot currently cover the cost for all existing entitlement programs and keep pace with our rising homeless population, opioid epidemic, and mental health crisis. The needs of Maine citizens should be our…

Read More...

Bill to promote safe, dignified, and comfortable transportation for individuals with disabilities to have Public Hearing

STATE HOUSE– Rep. Michael Lemelin (R-Chelsea) announced today that his bill to promote the safety, dignity, and comfort of individuals with multiple disabilities during MaineCare transport will have a Public Hearing Wednesday. LD 825 – “An Act Relating to Transportation Services for MaineCare Members with Multiple Disabilities”,” The bill requires that transportation services provided to…

Read More...

Bill to protect the environment from toxic solar panels under consideration

STATE HOUSE– Rep. Michael Lemelin (R-Chelsea) announced today that his bill (LD 826) to protect the environment from another PFAS type crisis by addressing the disposal of solar panels, will have a Work Session this Wednesday. The Committees may vote on a recommendation to the full legislature that day. “My bill seeks to avert a…

Read More...

Government now has an extra $1.2 billion of your money

State government continues to grow larger as family budgets get smaller. This is Representative Michael Lemelin of Chelsea with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. House Republicans believe that Maine state government is too heavy-handed and tone-deaf to the everyday needs of Mainers, as it takes too much money from people struggling to make ends meet….

Read More...
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