Rep. Joseph Underwood

State Representative, House District 5

Presque Isle

Representative Joseph Underwood of Presque Isle is currently serving his third term representing House District 5, which is the City of Presque Isle.   He serves on the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government. 

Rep. Underwood earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management from Husson University and his Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Northern Maine Community College.  He is currently retired, with a background in defense finance and accounting services.  Mr. Underwood is a member of the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club.

Joseph and his wife, Margaret, enjoy walking in their free time.

Member News

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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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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Legislators Urge Education Department to Comply With New Federal Guidelines

Failure to face reality could jeopardize school funding and result in federal lawsuits STATE HOUSE – State Representatives are calling on the Maine Department of Education to face reality and walk back its’ ill-advised guidance to Maine schools on harmful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology initiatives. Failure to do so could result…

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Aroostook House Delegation Statement on Energy Assistance

“The state needs to address the serious problem of heating costs. In the short term, we can use over collected taxpayer funds to provide relief to people that are struggling to pay their bills. In the long-term, Maine energy policies need to be reviewed, eliminating policies that drive up costs. Aroostook is a county that…

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Rep. Underwood

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 762-4921

Email: Joseph.Underwood@legislature.maine.gov

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

Home Address:
290 Skyway Street, Lot 11, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Legislative Service

House: 130, 131,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Joseph Underwood

State Representative, House District 5

Presque Isle
Rep. Underwood

Representative Joseph Underwood of Presque Isle is currently serving his third term representing House District 5, which is the City of Presque Isle.   He serves on the 132nd Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government. 

Rep. Underwood earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management from Husson University and his Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Northern Maine Community College.  He is currently retired, with a background in defense finance and accounting services.  Mr. Underwood is a member of the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club.

Joseph and his wife, Margaret, enjoy walking in their free time.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 762-4921

Email: Joseph.Underwood@legislature.maine.gov

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

Home Address:
290 Skyway Street, Lot 11, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Legislative Service

House: 130, 131,132

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

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...

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...

Legislators Urge Education Department to Comply With New Federal Guidelines

Failure to face reality could jeopardize school funding and result in federal lawsuits STATE HOUSE – State Representatives are calling on the Maine Department of Education to face reality and walk back its’ ill-advised guidance to Maine schools on harmful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology initiatives. Failure to do so could result…

Read More...

Aroostook House Delegation Statement on Energy Assistance

“The state needs to address the serious problem of heating costs. In the short term, we can use over collected taxpayer funds to provide relief to people that are struggling to pay their bills. In the long-term, Maine energy policies need to be reviewed, eliminating policies that drive up costs. Aroostook is a county that…

Read More...
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