Staff Report

AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate Republican Caucus reelected Sen. Harold “Trey” Stewart III, R Aroostook, to serve as their leader during a caucus meeting today in Augusta. Sen. David Haggan, R–Penobscot, was elected assistant Senate Republican leader.

Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart was elected to his fourth term representing the citizens of Senate District 2, which includes communities in Aroostook and Penobscot counties. He previously served four years in the Maine House of Representatives, including one term as the assistant House Republican leader.

Sen. David Haggan was elected to his second term in the Maine Senate, representing the citizens of Senate District 10. He previously served eight years in the Maine House of Representatives. His recent committee assignments include the Judiciary Committee and the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee.

“I am grateful to my fellow caucus members for their continued trust and confidence. Last Tuesday’s election was difficult for Republicans in Maine and across the country, but our commitment to delivering meaningful relief to Mainers is as strong as ever,” said Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Aroostook. “The lessons we learned on Tuesday are clear: Republicans have to focus on the issues important to Maine people, listen to what they are telling us, adjust our strategy to make it clear we have a plan to improve their lives and work together to ensure that plan is carried out.”

“Our caucus brings together new perspectives and proven experience, and I’m eager to put both to work for Maine families,” said Sen. David Haggan, R-Penobscot. “We will pursue practical solutions to rising costs, demand discipline in state spending and work with colleagues across the aisle when it serves Mainers. Through it all, we will stay true to our commitment to the Mainers who elected us and to the values that brought us here.”