Maine Senate Democrats chose a new leader for the Senate chamber Thursday, two days after securing a 20-15 majority for the next two years.

Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Brunswick is the party nominee to serve as Senate president when the new crop of legislators is sworn-in Dec. 4.

“Our constituents are depending on us to hold the line against cruel and unjust federal policies,” Daughtry said in a statement. “I will take our messaging extremely seriously because we have a duty to expand our reach, not alienate people.”

In her statement, Daughtry also offered a long to-do list, including delivering results on “climate change, justice reform, reproductive rights, sovereignty issues,” protecting the rights of LGBTQIA Mainers and focusing on education.

Daughtry’s most notable legislative achievement is ushering in a statewide paid family medical leave program that will be available to workers in 2026. A co-owner of Moderation Brewing Co., she has also been outspoken in recent months in response to the spill of PFAS-laden firefighting foam at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station.

Daughtry succeeds Senate President Troy Jackson (D-Allagash) who was prevented by term limits from seeking reelection. She will be the fourth woman to serve as Senate president, following Democrats Beverly Daggett, Beth Edmonds and Elizabeth Mitchell, all of whom have served in the last 20 years.

She will also lead an all-female Democratic leadership team, with Sen. Teresa Pierce of Falmouth serving as majority leader and Sen. Jill Duson of Portland as assistant majority leader.

Republicans will meet later today to choose their leaders, according to a spokesman.