| Michael V. Saxl | |
| Office: | Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives |
| Term Start: | 2001 |
| Term End: | 2002 |
| State House1: | Maine |
| District1: | 118 |
| Term Start1: | 1995 |
| Term End1: | 2002 |
| Preceded1: | James V. Oliver |
| Succeeded1: | John Eder |
| Nationality: | American |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Residence: | Portland, Maine |
| Profession: | Lawyer |
Michael V. Saxl is American lawyer and former politician from Maine. Saxl, who lived in Portland's West End, was a member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 117th - 120th legislatures (1995 - 2002). He was Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 2001 - 02. He is a Democrat.[1]
Saxl, a native of Bangor, was elected in a special election in February 1995 to replace Jim Oliver, who resigned to join the Peace Corps. He won 61% of the vote, beating both a Republican and a Green Independent. He was a second year law student at the time of election and son of fellow State Representative Jane Saxl of Bangor.[2]
Saxl was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives at the age of 33, the youngest Speaker since John L. Martin was elected at 32.[3]
After leaving the Maine House of Representatives, Saxl became a lobbyist, including Winter Harbor Properties, a real estate firm.[4]
Saxl opposed term limits for elected officials in Maine.[3]