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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Russell J. Black is a Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 114. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Black is unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Maine House of Representatives because of term limits.

Black's professional experience includes working as a farmer and logger.

Education

  • Attended, Central Maine Community College
  • Attended, Wentworth Institute for Technology

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Central Maine Community College
  • Attended, Wentworth Institute for Technology
  • Farmer/Owner, Black Acres Farm

Political Experience

  • Attended, Central Maine Community College
  • Attended, Wentworth Institute for Technology
  • Farmer/Owner, Black Acres Farm
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, District 17, 2018-present
  • Candidate, Maine State Senate, District 17, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 114, 2010-2018
  • Select Person, Town of Wilton, 2004-2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Ranking Minority Member, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, Maine State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Central Maine Community College
  • Attended, Wentworth Institute for Technology
  • Farmer/Owner, Black Acres Farm
  • Senator, Maine State Senate, District 17, 2018-present
  • Candidate, Maine State Senate, District 17, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 114, 2010-2018
  • Select Person, Town of Wilton, 2004-2013
  • Board Member, East Wilton Union Church
  • Member/Director, Farmington Farmers Union
  • Former Vice President/Director, Franklin County Farm Bureau
  • Coach, Little League Football
  • Member, Maine Tree Farm Association
  • Former Director/President, Mount Blue High School All Sports Boosters
  • Member, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine
  • Member, Summer Reading Program, Wilton Free Public Library
  • Former Farm Service Committee Member, United States Department of Agriculture
  • Member, Wilton Fish and Game Association
  • Member/Director/Former President, Wilton Lions Club
  • Former Member, Wilton Planning Board

Other Info

  • 10 Grandchildren; 1 Great grandchild