AUGUSTA - Rep. Matthew Beck, D-South Portland, was sworn into office on Wednesday by Gov. Janet Mills after winning a special election on March 5, 2024. Beck now serves House District 122, the seat previously held by Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt.
"I am thankful to the people of South Portland for giving me the honor of representing them in Augusta," said Beck. "I look forward to working with my new colleagues on a range of issues in the coming weeks, including fair labor practices and affordable housing."
Beck began his duties in the Maine House immediately after being sworn in.
"We are lucky to now have Rep. Beck in the House Democratic Caucus," said House Majority Leader Mo Terry, D-Gorham. "I look forward to working closely with Rep. Beck on measures that will empower Maine workers and build a more fair economy, along with all the other matters that are important to his constituents and the people of Maine."
Beck will serve as a member of the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary. He was appointed by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland.
The committee oversees the state judicial system, civil actions including torts and medical malpractice, family law, constitutional rights, reproductive rights, human rights and discrimination. A complete list of legislative committees and their members can be found here.
Beck lives in South Portland with his wife, where they raised three children who attended the South Portland public school system. Beck recently retired after 17 years working as a labor representative for IBEW Local 1837. Prior to this, he worked for nearly 20 years as a tv director for WGME Channel 13 in Portland.
Contact: Brian Lee [Beck], c. 305-965-2744
Photo: Gov. Janet Mills administers the oath of office to newly-elected Rep. Matthew Beck, D-South Portland.