AUGUSTA, Maine — Beverly Daggett of Augusta, a former legislator who was the first woman to serve as Maine Senate president, has died. She was 69.
The Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home in Augusta confirmed Daggett died Sunday in Lewiston.
Daggett was first elected to the Maine Senate in 1996 after serving five terms representing Augusta in the House of Representatives. She was the Senate Democratic leader during the 120th Maine Legislature, working closely with both parties to set a power-sharing agreement that resulted in the Senate's first-ever partisan tie.
House Speaker Mark Eves said in a statement that "her bipartisan leadership and steadfast service to her community inspired so many of us."
Daggett also served as a Kennebec County commissioner.
A funeral service was being scheduled for next month.