Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center sworn into Maine Senate 

Posted: December 04, 2024 | Senator Beebe-Center

AUGUSTA — Earlier today, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, was sworn into the Maine Senate. Sen. Beebe-Center was elected to her second term in the Senate in November. 

Gov. Janet Mils administered the oath of office to Sen. Beebe-Center and her colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two years. She represents the good people of Senate District 12, which includes all of Knox County except for the towns of Washington and Isle au Haut. 

“I am excited to be returning for another term in the Maine Senate,” said Sen. Beebe-Center. “I am grateful to the people of Knox County for trusting me to be their voice in Augusta. I will work hard to pass legislation that works for all Mainers and continues to make Maine a great place to live, work and raise a family.” 

Sen. Beebe-Center’s career is driven by her desire to help others and to improve government programs and systems. Public service is a hard-wired value for Sen. Beebe-Center and one she experienced first-hand from caring teachers and adults in the formative years of her life. 

As a member of the House, she served on the Committees on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, State and Local Government, and Marine Resources. In these roles, she worked with members of law enforcement, people who experienced substance use disorders, and those who were leaving incarceration. This deepened her understanding that in Maine, we help those in our community who are struggling and know that all Americans can earn the opportunity for a second chance.

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. Beebe-Center at www.mainesenate.org

Sen. Beebe-Center in the Senate Chamber