Sen. Teresa S. Pierce sworn into Maine Senate 

Earlier today, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, was sworn into the Maine Senate. Sen. Pierce was elected to her second term in the Maine Senate in November. 

Gov. Janet Mills administered the oath of office to Sen. Pierce and 34 of her Senate colleagues, all of whom have been elected to serve two-year terms. She represents the people of Senate District 25, which includes Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Yarmouth (majority), Gray, and Long Island.  

“I’m deeply honored to have earned the trust of my constituents, and to continue serving as their voice in the Maine Senate,” said Sen. Pierce. “I’m excited to get to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to continue solving the challenges facing Maine families and workers.”

Sen. Pierce has been a tireless advocate for the people of her community for the past 16 years. A 21-year resident of Falmouth, Sen. Pierce served for six years as a Falmouth Town Councilor, including two as Town Council chair. She served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives, including as House Chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. Sen. Pierce recently finished her first term in Maine Senate where she served as Senate Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Housing.  

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 can be viewed online at http://legislature.maine.gov/senate/.  

Of the 35 total members of the Maine Senate, there are 20 Democrats and 15 Republicans. Fifteen are women, and 20 are men. There are 7 new members of the Senate, three of which most recently served in the House of Representatives. Twenty-eight members are incumbents. 

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