Sen. Baldacci sworn into Maine Senate 

Posted: December 12, 2024 | Senator Baldacci

AUGUSTA — Earlier today, Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, was sworn into the Maine Senate. Sen. Baldacci was elected to his third term in the Senate in November. 

Gov. Janet Mils administered the oath of office to Sen. Baldacci and his colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two years. He represents the good people of Senate District 9, which includes Bangor and Hermon. 

“I am honored to be sworn in to serve another term in the Maine Senate to represent the good people of Bangor and Hermon,” said Sen. Baldacci. “We have a lot of work ahead of us in this upcoming session, and I am looking forward to working with my fellow Senators to pass meaningful legislation to benefit Mainers.” 

Sen. Baldacci has been practicing law for 33 years. A lifelong resident of Bangor, he has represented Maine families and small businesses in his small private practice in downtown Bangor. 

Baldacci served for 12 years on the Bangor City Council — including twice as Mayor and Council Chair — and has promoted and supported several important economic redevelopment projects throughout the city. Sen. Baldacci successfully worked to keep the Bangor City Nursing Home open when it was threatened with closure. He helped the Fire Department establish its ambulance and paramedic unit, which now brings in millions in revenue to the City and provides people with life-saving services. In 2004, Sen. Baldacci was appointed by the Council and successfully negotiated an agreement with the City of Halifax concerning their airport.  

The swearing-in ceremony was held in the Senate Chamber, and was attended by family and friends of the Senators, as well as the general public. A livestream of the event was made available to the general public, and can be viewed online at http://legislature.maine.gov/senate/.  

Of the 35 members of the Maine Senate, there are 20 Democrats and 15 Republicans. Fourteen are women and 21 are men. There are 13 new members of the Senate: seven have recently served in the House of Representatives, and six have no previous legislative experience. Twenty-eight members are incumbents.  

The Legislature will reconvene at the start of the New Year. Learn more about Sen. Baldacci at www.mainesenate.org

From the left: Don Cookson, Caroline Baldacci, Sen. Joe Baldacci, Beth Baldacci and Gene Sullivan