Dylan R. Pugh is a Democratic state representative for House District 114 in Maine, covering part of Portland. Originally from Washington State, he moved to Portland in 2013 and was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in November 2024, taking office in December 2024. He serves on the Judiciary Committee, addressing issues like criminal procedure, family law, and civil actions. Pugh works as a software engineer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and is active in community service as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine and a volunteer for Greater Portland Family Promise.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a B.A. in human ecology from College of the Atlantic in 2011.
• Professional Background: After college, held roles including tour guide, biodiesel producer, head chef, and marketer; later pursued computer science and developed software for energy and health care sectors before joining GMRI in 2020.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Maine House in the 2024 election cycle for the 132nd Legislature ; no prior elected office noted.