AUGUSTA, Maine - A Republican from Winterport has been nominated to be president of the state Senate in Maine.
Sen. Michael Thibodeau was unanimously nominated by Republicans on Friday to lead the Senate, which is back in their party's control after they picked up five seats Tuesday. Pending some recounts, the Senate is expected to be made up of 20 Republicans and 15 Democrats.
Republicans also chose Sen. Garett Mason of Lisbon Falls to serve as majority leader and Andre Cushing of Hampden to become assistant majority leader.
Lawmakers in the state House also picked their Republican leaders Friday.
Rep. Ken Fredette was chosen as minority leader and Rep. Ellie Espling of New Gloucester as assistant minority leader.
While Democrats still maintain control of the House, Republicans picked up 10 seats in Tuesday's elections.
The positions will be finalized in elections to be held after the Legislature convenes in January.
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