Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Daughtry to lead Maine Senate

Nov. 8—Maine Senate Democrats have chosen Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick to be Senate President and tapped senators from Portland and Falmouth to fill out a leadership team for the upcoming session.

A formal vote will be held Dec. 4, and if the vote is the same as today's, Daughtry will be Senate President and first in line to become governor if that office becomes vacant for any reason in the next two years.

Democrats also voted for Sen. Teresa Pierce of Falmouth to be Senate Majority Leader and Sen. Jill Duson of Portland as Assistant Majority Leader.

Democrats retained control of the Maine Senate in Tuesday's election. The party also expects to keep control of the Maine House although there are a number of races too close to call.

Daughtry was one of two primary sponsors of the paid family leave bill that became law and is set to begin going into effect in 2025. She is also co-owner of Moderation Brewing in Brunswick.

"Our constituents are depending on us to hold the line against cruel and unjust federal policies. I will take our messaging extremely seriously because we have a duty to expand our reach, not alienate people," Daughtry said in a statement. "I'm committed to serving with fairness and transparency to deliver on climate change, justice reform, reproductive rights, sovereignty issues, protecting our LGBTQIA Mainers, education and so much more."

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