Robert W. Nutting is a Republican state representative for House District 66 in Maine, covering the towns of Mercer, Oakland, Sidney , Smithfield, and Starks in Somerset County. A retired pharmacist from Oakland, he owns a residence there and serves his tenth non-consecutive term in the Maine House of Representatives, with prior service in sessions 131 and 132 . Notable achievements include election as House Speaker in 2010—the first Republican in that role since 1974—and current role as Ranking Member of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Oakland Town Council and Lions Club, and has advocated on issues like offshore wind leases.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Skowhegan Area High School ; B.S. in Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy .
• Professional Background: Owned and operated True's Pharmacy in Oakland ; former President of the Maine Pharmacy Association; received industry awards and served on business group boards.
• Political Experience: Served in the Maine House from 1999–2006 and 2009–2016 ; re-elected in 2022; Speaker of the House ; current committee roles in Criminal Justice and Public Safety and Ethics. Married to Wendy Libby ; three children, five grandchildren.